Senior Quantity Surveyor

We Are Footprint; Ringway; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage high-profile projects in data management and infrastructure. The role involves overseeing contracts, engaging stakeholders, and leading junior team members. Candidates should possess relevant experience and qualifications in Quantity Surveying or related fields. The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 plus a comprehensive company package.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience in regulated environments like Data Centres, Pharmaceutical, or Infrastructure.
• Broad technical knowledge in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Cost Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts from inception to completion.
• Ensure work is done to specification and cost.
• Engage with stakeholders across projects.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Commercial reporting

Team leadership

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Data Centres - UK Wide

£65,000 + Company Package

Manchester based with travel across the UK

In this role you will work on high profile projects that have a tangible impact of the future of data management and infrastructure. Working in this sector will also allow you to experience diverse working environments.

Your day to day will be varied depending on the project you are working on; this will keep you challenged and engaged in the work we deliver however some key responsibilities that will always remain constant are:

• Management of contracts from inception (pre‑contract support e.g., tender evaluation) to completion (post‑contract support)
• Operating with NEC form of Contract such as Option A, B, C and E as well as bespoke forms of contract
• Taking a lead role with clients to ensure work is done to specification and to cost as well as seeking out contract improvements
• Stakeholder Engagement across a portfolio of projects
• Issuing /reviewing early warning notices
• Priced and Assessed Compensation Events
• Monthly Commercial Reporting
• Management of Contractors and Subcontractors accounts
• Updating Risk Registers
• Reviewing programmes
• Issuing payment certs and valuation assessment of the works
• Lead and mentor junior members of the team

The Ideal Senior Quantity Surveyor -

Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, experience in a regulated environment such as Data Centres, Life sciences, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, Infrastructure or Petrochemical sectors is essential.

Broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management - ideally both pre and post contract. Experience of standard forms of contract, including the NEC suite, and Public Contract Regulations 2015 would be beneficial, and candidates personal and communication skills, ambition, drive and energy will be considered equally important to be successful.

Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.

Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained