Senior Quantity Surveyor

Fm Conway; North Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

FM Conway is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Term Maintenance Division in London. You will lead commercial management across a portfolio of highways maintenance contracts, delivering projects safely, efficiently and profitably.

The role focuses on change control, subcontractor management, value engineering and robust commercial reporting, with a track record in NEC/JCT style contracts and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Lead commercial management of term maintenance contracts from inception to final account.
• Manage risk, value engineering, and cost control to maximise profitability.
• Develop procurement strategies and manage subcontractors.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontract agreements and variations.
• Monitor costs, forecast cash flow and performance against budgets.
• Oversee change control processes and recover entitlements.
• Build relationships with clients, operations and supply chain.
• Lead and develop junior QS staff.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of term maintenance contracts end-to-end.
• Oversee risk, cost control and value engineering to maximise profits.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontractor agreements and variations.
• Monitor project costs and cash flow against budgets.
• Mentor Quantity Surveyors within the team.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC contracts knowledge

Subcontractor management

Change control

Cost forecasting & cashflow

Stakeholder management

CSCS card

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our successful Term Maintenance Business Unit. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the commercial management of our long-term highways maintenance contracts, supporting the delivery of planned maintenance, reactive works and emergency response projects across London and the South East. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor , you will lead the commercial activities across a portfolio of contracts, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably. You will oversee change control, manage contractual obligations, identify commercial risks and opportunities, and support the continued growth and success of the division. This is a permanent, full-time position based in London.

The duties of the Senior Quantity Surveyor role will include:

• Leading the commercial management of term maintenance contracts from inception through to final account
• Managing risk, value engineering and cost control activities to maximise contract performance and profitability
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies, including the selection and management of subcontractors
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontract agreements and contract variations
• Monitoring project costs, forecasting, valuations, cash flow and commercial performance against budgets
• Managing the change control process and ensuring all contractual entitlements are captured and recovered
• Building strong working relationships with clients, operational teams and supply chain partners
• Leading, mentoring and developing Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors within the team
• Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures and relevant legislation

What skills and experience do you need?

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification
• Significant commercial experience within highways, infrastructure or term maintenance environments
• A strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (experience with JCT and ICE contracts would also be advantageous)
• Experience managing subcontractors, change control and commercial reporting
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A valid CSCS card

What benefits will you receive?

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee wellbeing support, including 24-hour advice lines and access to our in-house Mental Health First Aiders

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Term Maintenance Division FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years of experience delivering sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. Guided by our core values of Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence, we have built a reputation for quality, collaboration and exceptional customer service. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our family. Our Term Maintenance Division delivers vital highways and public realm services for local authorities across London and the South East. From maintaining roads and footways to enhancing public spaces, our work improves everyday journeys for millions of people. We are proud to partner with boroughs including Camden, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Croydon, Kingston, Merton, the City of London and many more, delivering high-quality infrastructure that makes communities safer, greener and more connected.

If you're looking for your next commercial challenge and want to be part of a business where your contribution makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.