Senior Quantity Surveyor

MWH Treatment Limited; Oswestry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team in Oswestry with hybrid working available. You will be responsible for the commercial management of projects, liaising with teams to analyze and control costs, and preparing documentation. Ideal candidates will have a degree, chartered membership, and experience in utilities or civil engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Working towards or holding chartered membership of a recognised institution.
• Experience in utilities, civil engineering, or MEICA sectors.
• NEC3 experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects and work packages related to quantity surveying.
• Liaising with design and construction teams to control costs.
• Collaborating with clients to meet business requirements.
• Managing the main contract and preparing documentation.
• Preparing project cost and value reports.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost analysis

Contract management

Team collaboration

Budgeting

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Chartered membership

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor based at Oswestry, with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and will be responsible for the Commercial Management of Project(s).

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Quantity surveying duties related to managing projects and work packages
2. Liaising with design, construction, and supply chain teams to capture, analyze, and control costs
3. Collaborating with the client to ensure business requirements are met
4. Managing the main contract, including identifying and raising contractual notices and correspondence as necessary
5. Preparing and issuing subcontract documentation
6. Assisting in the management and performance of subcontractors
7. Managing the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
8. Preparing project cost & value reports, budgets, and forecasts
9. Assisting in the management and development of junior commercial staff
10. Ensuring continuous professional development by participating in external networking, conferences, associations, and groups
11. Maintaining a positive, solution-oriented approach and providing honest feedback
12. Undertaking additional duties, training, or hours as reasonably required
13. Presenting a professional and positive image in all contacts and maintaining constructive relationships
14. Taking steps to ensure confidentiality

Essential requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Working towards or holding chartered membership of a recognised institution
• Experience in utilities, civil engineering, or MEICA sectors
• NEC3 experience

Desirable:

• Experience in managing and developing an individual or small team