Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; Maidstone; Presencial; GBP 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Car allowance

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Resumo da oferta

Gold Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering water projects across Kent.

Based in Chatham, you will manage commercial performance, cost control and contractual management on regional works, with responsibilities scaling with experience.

The package includes £50,000-£70,000 salary, £5,000 car allowance, 25 days leave, pension and private healthcare. Experience with NEC contracts and RICS APC progress welcomed.

Qualificações

• Experience in main contracting/infrastructure projects.
• Experience with cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• RICS qualification or APC progression.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Take commercial responsibility for projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare applications for payment, valuations and CVRs.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, reporting on value, costs and cash flow.
• Procure subcontractors, issue inquiries, negotiate terms and place orders.
• Maintain supply chain relationships and monitor subcontractor performance.
• Manage contractual notifications, change control and project documentation.
• Provide commercial/contractual advice to project teams.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to optimise delivery.
• Coordinate with site teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure processes are followed throughout the lifecycle.
• For Senior QS: own larger packages and lead commercial reviews.

Conhecimentos

Cost control

Financial reporting

Contract management

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS APC (or working towards)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Chatham, Kent | £50,000 - £70,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance

An opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering major water and wastewater projects for Southern Water across Kent.

Based in Chatham, you'll be responsible for the commercial management of projects across the region, working closely with operational teams to ensure effective cost control, financial reporting and contractual management. The level of responsibility will reflect your experience, with opportunities for both an established QS and an experienced Senior QS.

This is a good opportunity to join an established infrastructure business with a strong pipeline of work and long-term investment in the water sector.

The Role

• Taking commercial responsibility for projects or work packages, managing their financial performance from inception through to completion.


• Preparing applications for payment, valuations and monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).


• Managing cost control, forecasting and reporting, including project value, costs, profitability and cash flow.


• Managing subcontractor procurement, including preparing enquiries, negotiating terms and placing subcontract orders.


• Maintaining effective supply chain relationships and monitoring subcontractor performance.


• Managing contractual notifications, change control and associated project documentation.


• Providing commercial and contractual advice to project managers and operational teams.


• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities to optimise project delivery and profitability.


• Working closely with site teams, subcontractors and client representatives to resolve commercial issues.


• Ensuring commercial and contractual processes are followed throughout the project lifecycle.


• For Senior QS candidates, there will also be opportunities to take ownership of larger work packages, lead commercial reviews and provide support and guidance to junior members of the team.

About You

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.


• Experience managing the commercial delivery of infrastructure, civil engineering or utilities projects.


• A degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification.


• RICS qualified or working towards your APC.


• Experience managing project costs, subcontract procurement and commercial reporting.


• A good understanding of standard forms of construction contracts.


• The ability to communicate effectively with operational teams, clients and the supply chain.


• Experience within the water or wider utilities sector would be advantageous, as would familiarity with NEC contracts.

The Package

• £50,000 - £70,000 basic salary, depending on experience.


• £5,000 car allowance.


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Pension contributions.


• Private healthcare.

The Opportunity

You’ll be joining an established infrastructure contractor with a significant presence in the UK water sector, delivering long-term capital investment programmes through a combination of frameworks, joint ventures and strategic partnerships.

With a strong pipeline of work through the CMDP framework, this is an opportunity to develop your experience across a diverse range of water and wastewater projects while taking ownership of your own commercial responsibilities. My client can also offer excellent long-term career prospects and the support of a friendly and experienced team.