Senior Quantity Surveyor

Elevation Recruitment Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a portfolio of civil engineering projects. The role involves taking full commercial responsibility, mentoring junior staff, and providing contractual guidance across project teams.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead commercial reporting, manage change control, and help shape the wider commercial function within a well-established civil engineering business. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a contracting environment is essential.
• Strong background in civil engineering.
• Experience managing multiple projects or a portfolio of works.
• Ability to manage commercial and contractual matters with confidence.
• Proven communication skills across levels.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior commercial team members.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of civil engineering projects.
• Mentor and support members of the commercial team.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project and operational teams.
• Review contractual correspondence and produce commercial reports for senior management.
• Monitor contract compliance and maintain accurate records.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and oversee subcontractor payments.

Skills

Contract management

Portfolio management

Mentoring

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent working

Job description

An established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

This is a senior-level opportunity for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor who can take responsibility for a portfolio of projects while also leading, supporting and developing members of the commercial team.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple civil engineering projects and play a key role in ensuring commercial performance across your portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking full commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects
• Managing, mentoring and supporting members of the commercial team
• Providing commercial and contractual advice to project and operational teams
• Reviewing and drafting contractual correspondence
• Producing commercial reports for senior management
• Monitoring contract compliance and maintaining accurate contractual records
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Monitoring project costs against agreed budgets
• Managing cost and financial reporting systems
• Leading monthly financial reviews and CVRs
• Forecasting final project costs, sales and margins
• Managing variations and change control processes
• Preparing and submitting valuations and applications for payment
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies
• Overseeing subcontractor payments, variations and final accounts
• Supporting the tender process where required
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of health and safety

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio while helping to shape and develop the wider commercial function.

About You

To be considered for this Senior Quantity Surveyor position, you will ideally have:

• Experience working within a contracting environment
• A strong background in civil engineering
• Previous experience managing multiple projects or a portfolio of works
• The ability to confidently manage commercial and contractual matters
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Experience supporting, mentoring or developing junior members of a commercial team
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently

What's on Offer?

The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take on a senior commercial role within a well-established civil engineering business, while working in a collaborative environment that invests in the development of its people.