Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanua is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects on wastewater treatment projects in the UK. The role involves representing the company on commercial matters, supporting project teams, and leading monthly client reviews while protecting contract interests.

The candidate will handle cost build-ups, payments, change control, subcontract analyses, and final accounting, with a focus on KPI monitoring and proactive cash flow reporting.

Qualifications

• Industry applicable Qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• 5 years of demonstratable experience in medium to large projects within the water industry.
• Demonstratable management of change control/variations.
• Ability to demonstrate budgetary control.
• Personal attributes: organiser, structured thinker, client-focused, attention to detail, team player, time management, able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company on commercial matters relating to the Framework / Project assigned to you.
• Support the Framework Manager & Project Managers for your allocated projects.
• Represent the projects in commercial reviews with the client on a monthly basis.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the client.
• Ensure the company interests are protected under the contract.
• Ensure the commercial obligations under the contract agreements are administered in accordance with the contract.
• Produce / review subcontract documents.
• Monitor and maintain both company and client KPIs.
• Chair and maintain subcontractor commercial meetings.
• Assist in the cost build up and forecasting for projects.
• Compile and submit monthly application for Payment to the client as per the contract agreement.
• Monitor and challenge change control with the Project Managers
• Carryout commercial Bid Analysis of subcontract/supply prices
• Process monthly sub-contractor payment certificates
• Preparation of final accounting at the end of the projects
• Support others within the project on commercial and contract matters as required.
• Update and manage monthly reporting of cash flow.

Skills

Organised

Structured thinker

Client-focused

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Location: On site / Sheffield, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Surveying
Salary: Negotiable salary

Senior Quantity Surveyor - (Wastewater Treatment Projects)

Role:

• Represent the company on commercial matters relating to the Framework / Project assigned to you.
• Support the Framework Manager & Project Mangers for your allocated projects.
• Represent the projects in commercial reviews with the client on a monthly basis.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the client.
• Ensure the company interests are protected under the contract.
• Ensure the commercial obligations under the contract agreements are administered in accordance with the contract.
• Produce / review subcontract documents.
• Monitor and maintain both company and client KPIs.
• Chair and maintain subcontractor commercial meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the cost build up and forecasting for projects.
• Compile and submit monthly application for Payment to the client as per the contract agreement.
• Monitor and challenge change control with the Project Managers
• Carryout commercial Bid Analysis of subcontract/supply prices
• Process monthly sub-contractor payment certificates
• Preparation of final accounting at the end of the projects
• Support others within the project on commercial and contract matters as required.
• Update and manage monthly reporting of cash flow.

Experience/Qualifications Needed:

• Industry applicable Qualification in Quantity Surveying
• 5 years of demonstratable experience in medium to large projects within the water industry
• Demonstratable management of change control/variations
• Ability to demonstrate budgetary control.

Personal Attributes / Values:

The following are the key personal attributes and values we are looking for:

• An organiser who can coordinate on multiple fronts.
• Structured thinker
• Client-focussed
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong team player but also able to work as an individual.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines.
• Able to work in a busy environment under pressure.
• Possess a “can do” attitude who can provide support to other members of the team as required.

About Us:

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.

Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.

We have a talented team of 550 people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.

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