Senior Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in civil engineering is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead projects worth millions. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic team, negotiate with suppliers, and manage contracts effectively. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a car allowance and generous leave, this is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving contractor known for its low staff turnover and supportive environment. If you are passionate about construction and ready to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee benefits

Bonus of 5-10%

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with civil engineering experience.
• Ability to lead teams and manage large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure favorable terms.
• Manage commercial aspects of contracts and prepare claims for variations.
• Attend meetings and ensure compliance with commercial policies.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Contract Administration

Risk Assessment

Cost Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering Contractor - Northampton

Competitive salary: Up to £70,000
Benefits: Car allowance, 26 days annual leave plus additional long service entitlement, business travel, pension scheme, employee benefits including a bonus of 5-10%, friendly working environment with extremely low staff turnover.

A booming multi-disciplinary contractor based in Northampton is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage a Highways Framework Company-wide. They excel in the delivery of construction projects on a large scale, covering the East Midlands area. They have just had a record year, making this an exciting time to join them as they continue expanding.

Our client is a leading main contractor specialising in turnkey solutions for industrial, build-to-rent, student accommodation, and civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will need to be able to lead and work within a team to enable the success of projects ranging from £5m to in excess of £60 million.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors.
2. Attend post tender and pre-contract meetings.
3. Review contract documents to ensure company protection.
4. Issue sub-contract tender packages and undertake contractual evaluation of the tender.
5. Manage the established list of supply chain sub-contractors.
6. Assess contract risk and work with the site team to develop and manage mitigation plans.
7. Attend internal and external commercial review meetings.
8. Submit client valuations and manage the variation account.
9. Manage the commercial aspects of the contract.
10. Experience in internal cost management and contract administration.
11. Manage subcontract accounts from procurement to final account.
12. Prepare and assist with the evaluation and submission of claims for variation works.
13. Manage commercial performance against business targets.
14. Ensure adherence to group commercial policies and compliance with legislation.

The Right Person - Senior Quantity Surveyor:

You will be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience working on civil engineering schemes.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (1 hour for lunch)