Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ganymede Solutions; Redcar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project solutions provider in Redcar is seeking a Senior/Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimation, tender processes, and contract administration. The ideal candidate will have experience with NEC contracts and will play a key role in mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients. This position offers excellent career progression and the chance to be instrumental in delivering high-quality contract solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC form of contract.
• Ability to develop commercial strategies and financial targets.
• Capability to manage tender processes and support procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans and advise on cost-effective solutions.
• Manage tender processes and evaluate bids.
• Oversee valuations and negotiate contract terms.
• Monitor costs, provide financial reports, and ensure profitability.
• Identify risks and maximize value through planning.
• Mentor junior staff and develop commercial teams.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legal and company policies.

Skills

Cost Estimation & Budgeting

Tendering & Procurement

Contract Administration

Cost Control & Reporting

Risk & Value Management

Team Leadership

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Compliance & Governance

Job description

Due to continued and increased workload, we are recruiting for a Senior/Quantity Surveyor for one of our clients in West Yorkshire. The role will suit either an experienced QS or an established SQS with experience of NEC form of contract.

All industries would be considered, but rail would be preferable. Failing that, industries such as Water, Highways, etc., would be preferred.

The role involves working with the Contracts Manager to produce monthly CVRs. There is a fantastic progression opportunity, as the QS will be one of the few commercial/finance staff in the business, providing a great platform to grow your career long-term.

Key accountabilities include:

1. Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Prepare detailed cost plans, advise on cost-effective solutions, develop commercial strategies, align project delivery with business objectives, and set financial targets.
2. Tendering & Procurement: Manage tender processes, evaluate bids, recommend procurement strategies, and support procurement activities.
3. Contract Administration: Oversee valuations, variations, final accounts, ensure compliance, and negotiate contract terms.
4. Cost Control & Reporting: Monitor costs and cash flow, provide financial reports, and ensure profitability.
5. Risk & Value Management: Identify and mitigate risks, maximize value through strategic planning.
6. Team Leadership: Mentor junior staff, delegate tasks, manage and develop commercial teams, foster high performance.
7. Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the company, lead discussions, build relationships, support bids, and contribute to growth.
8. Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to legal, contractual, and company policies.

Most contracts will be NEC, with potential for knowledge development on FIDIC contracts.

Ganymede is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.