Senior Quantity Surveyor

Streamline Search Ltd; Ouzlewell Green; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Hybrid working

Company pension

Professional subscriptions

Training opportunities

Sick pay

Employee assistance

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on civil infrastructure projects. You will own financial performance, contract administration under NEC forms, and ensure value delivery with proactive cost control and reporting.

The role requires a track record as a QS, a BSc or equivalent, experience in delivery of civil/infrastructure works, and the ability to manage procurement, variations, and final accounts while building strong client and

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent Quantity Surveying qualification.
• NEC contract knowledge and administration experience.
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience in cost forecasting, valuations, variations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of assigned civil engineering projects, ensuring financial performance and contractual compliance.
• Manage budgets, cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Prepare and review CVRs, valuations, applications and cash flow forecasts.
• Lead procurement activities and manage subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement mitigations.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to junior surveyors and collaborate with project teams to ensure profitability.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Autonomous working

Education

BSc or equivalent

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Leeds
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Benefits: Up to 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, hybrid working options, company pension, professional subscriptions, training and development opportunities, company sick pay, employee assistance programme and additional company benefits

Our client is a leading Tier One contractor delivering multi-disciplinary building and civil engineering projects across the UK. With a strong reputation for quality, safety and successful project delivery, they continue to grow their team and project portfolio.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team, taking responsibility for the successful commercial management of projects and playing a key role in the delivery of high-quality infrastructure works.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Position Overview

• Take commercial ownership of assigned civil engineering projects, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance and successful delivery.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting, providing accurate financial insight to the wider project team.
• Prepare and review CVRs, valuations, applications, cash flow forecasts and other key commercial reports.
• Manage contractual processes including variations, compensation events, change control, payments and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing effective mitigation strategies to protect and maximise project performance.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Lead procurement activities, including the negotiation and management of subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to Quantity Surveyors and junior team members where required.
• Work closely with the Commercial Manager and project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Position Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a contracting environment.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification (BSc or equivalent).
• Strong experience managing the commercial delivery of civil engineering, infrastructure or construction projects.
• Excellent understanding of NEC forms of contract and contract administration.
• Proven experience managing project costs, forecasting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience managing subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver against project deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience within the rail or wider infrastructure sector would be advantageous.