Senior Quantity Surveyor

Farrans Construction; Omagh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee contract administration and risk management for major projects. The role involves managing teams, ensuring compliance with contract conditions, and providing detailed financial reporting. Candidates should have significant experience in commercial management and a degree in the relevant field, along with strong negotiation and IT skills.

Benefits

Car allowance

Payment of annual professional membership

Contributory pension plan (up to 6%)

Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover)

34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Enhanced family policies

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of pre- and post-contract experience in construction commercial management.
• 2-3 years as a Senior Quantity Surveyor preferred.
• Experience administering NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial team and wider project team.
• Advising on contractual issues and ensuring compliance.
• Providing monthly financial statements and project cost reports.

Skills

Contract administration

Risk management

Negotiation

Team management

Cost control

Strong IT skills

Education

Degree in commercial management

Job description

Outline of the role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will carry responsibility for contract administration, risk management, and negotiations to effectively deliver the agreed profitability and cash projections, including all upward and downward chain reporting.

Key duties include:

• Managing the commercial team and wider project team to successfully deliver the works
• Communicating, negotiating, and procuring sub-contractors and supply chain
• Advising the project team on contractual issues
• Ensuring commercial compliance with current contract conditions, protecting the company's position
• Providing upward and downward chain reporting to senior management and the project team regarding the contract status
• Pricing variations, managing contractual notifications, and providing tender support
• Cost and risk control and management
• Providing the Commercial and Contract Managers with accurate monthly project cost and performance reports
• Preparing monthly financial statements of anticipated final accounts, detailing variations (budget, submitted, agreed) in conjunction with project management
• Assisting with monthly work-in-progress reports alongside the project manager
• Managing delegated resources (budgets, equipment, contracts) to ensure value for money
• Actively complying with Farrans policies and procedures related to responsibilities, including policies on equality, sustainability, environment, health and safety, and data protection

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 8-10 years of pre- and post-contract experience in construction commercial management on major projects
• Ideally 2-3 years as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, though not essential
• Experience administering NEC contracts
• Degree or demonstrable equivalent in commercial management
• Strong understanding of modern civil engineering techniques, plant, equipment, and logistical considerations
• Awareness of how costs impact project timelines and construction solutions
• Experience managing teams to meet tight deadlines
• Strong IT skills
• Full manual UK driving license is essential

What We Can Offer You

Our employees are at the core of everything we do. We promote ongoing learning in a diverse and inclusive environment, with career development and training pathways. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include:

• Car allowance
• Payment of annual professional membership
• Contributory pension plan (up to 6%)
• Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover)
• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced family policies

Visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy. Farrans is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Location & Employment Details

Primary Location: UK - Co. Tyrone, Omagh

Employee Status: Permanent

Schedule: Full-time