Senior Quantity Surveyor

Morson Edge; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee documentation and manage contractual compliance for major infrastructure projects. The role supports hybrid working with 3 days on-site at locations like Euston. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or significant experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong contract management background. Experience with NEC contracts and projects in rail or infrastructure is preferred. This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Tier 1 main contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent, or four years of relevant industry experience.
• Competent in the application of IT skills to commercial management.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the efficient documentation process.
• Work closely with project management and engineering teams.
• Produce timely cost reports and forecasts.
• Manage subcontracts from order to final account.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel

Problem solving can-do approach

Strong contract experience

NEC experience

Major Project Experience

Experience with Power BI

Experience in rail or infrastructure projects

Education

Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Four years of relevant industry experience

Job description

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyors required to work for Principal Contractor JV on High Speed Rail Main Works Civils Programme.

Exciting opportunities to work for Tier 1 Main Contractors on Major Infrastructure Projects.

Permanent Staff Requirements based either Euston, North Acton or West Ruislip - Hybrid Working Arrangements, 3 days on site and 2 days WFH.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Role Brief

• Lead and develop the efficient and effective management and issue of accurate, timely and contract compliant documentation.
• Work closely with project management and engineering teams and liaise with Employers commercial team and client team.
• Produce documentation / evidence to demonstrate KPI achievement.
• Competent in the application of IT skills to commercial management and the production of project documentation.
• Demonstrate and maintain commercial and technical knowledge and work closely with technical staff to develop appropriate techniques and solutions for the project.
• Assist with preparation of periodic progress valuations and claims for work completed.
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget reports.
• Maintain effective, accurate cost control.
• Ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities for realising efficiencies are identified to the Project and Commercial Managers.
• Ensure risk registers and contingency are accurately maintained.
• Review value management proposals.
• Identify and provide appropriate, timely information to support change control process.
• Support procurement team through tenders including producing subcontract documentation.
• Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account.
• Prepare, review and complete sub-contract documentation.
• Prepare and agree interim applications for payment.
• Prepare and agree final accounts with subcontractor.
• Maintain registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims.

Experience/Skills Required

• Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent or four years of relevant industry experience.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Problem solving can-do approach.
• Strong contract experience.
• NEC experience
• Major Project Experience
• Experience with Power BI.
• Experience in rail or infrastructure projects.