Senior Quantity Surveyor

MWH Treatment; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent civil engineering company in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team. The successful candidate will manage commercial responsibilities for a large project, ensuring cost control and collaboration with various teams. Essential qualifications include a degree or equivalent, along with experience in utilities and civil engineering sectors. Familiarity with NEC3 contracts is crucial. This role offers a chance to lead and develop junior staff while maintaining a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in utilities, civil engineering, or MEICA sectors is necessary.
• Familiarity with NEC3 contracts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying duties for projects.
• Liaise with teams to control costs.
• Collaborate with clients to meet business requirements.
• Prepare and manage application for payments.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract management

Cost analysis

Client collaboration

Team management

Education

Degree or equivalent

Chartered membership of a recognised institution

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor based within the North West region, specifically on a large project in Dukinfield.

You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and you will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Project.

Key Responsibilities

• Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages
• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
• Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
• Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
• Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
• Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
• Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
• Preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts
• Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations
• Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree or equivalent
• Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
• NEC3 Experience

Desirable

• Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team