Senior Quantity Surveyor

Matchtech; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in the water sector is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Manchester. This permanent role involves managing cost reporting, project forecasting, and subcontract procurement for diverse civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction/water industries, knowledge of IChemE and NEC contracts, and skills in commercial management and quantity surveying. This position offers competitive benefits including a company pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

25 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Company car/green car scheme/car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction / water industries.
• Knowledge of IChemE and NEC forms of contract.
• Experience in commercial management & Quantity Surveying.
• Proven experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting.
• Cost management and project forecasting.
• Drafting and updating monthly CVRs, cost and commercial plans.
• Subcontract procurement, negotiation, and financial accounting.
• Preparation of project applications for payment.
• Liaison with clients on commercial issues.
• Managing contract and subcontract agreements.
• Supporting internal commercial processes.

Skills

Cost management

Project forecasting

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Education

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Our client, a major player in the water sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team based in Manchester. This permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of significant and diverse civil engineering projects, providing essential quantity surveying expertise within the water industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels
• Cost management and project forecasting
• Drafting and updating monthly CVRs, cost and commercial plans
• Subcontract procurement, negotiation, and financial accounting
• Preparation of project applications for payment to final account settlement
• Liaison with clients and third parties on commercial issues
• Managing contract and subcontract agreements, primarily IChemE and NEC forms
• Supporting internal commercial processes

Job Requirements:

• Experience in the construction / water industries
• Knowledge of IChemE and NEC forms of contract
• Experience in commercial management & Quantity Surveying
• Proven experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis

Desirable:

• Membership of RICS or similar professional body
• CSCS card
• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
• Experience managing or mentoring team members

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to further your career in the water sector, we would love to hear from you.