Senior Quantity Surveyor

Matchtech; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent contractor in the water sector is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial teams on a hybrid basis. This role is critical in driving cost efficiency for various civil engineering projects, reporting directly to project and business unit levels. Candidates should have a strong background in commercial management, familiarity with IChemE/NEC contracts, and excellent analytical skills. Competitive salary between £60k and £75k depending on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including 25 days annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Company pension

Life assurance

Private medical

25 days of annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Leadership & management training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with IChemE/NEC contracts and construction law.
• Experience in commercial management and subcontractor procurement.
• Demonstrable experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate cost and value reporting at project and business unit levels.
• Manage cash flow reporting and project forecasting.
• Draft and update monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans.
• Liaise with clients on commercial issues and contractual changes.

Skills

Construction industry experience

IChemE/NEC contract familiarity

Commercial management skills

Cost analysis

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Time management

Engaging communication

Education

HND/degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS member or working towards

Job description

Overview

Our water sector contractor client is seeking Senior Quantity Surveyors to join their Commercial teams on a hybrid basis supporting their Thames Water framework.

Our client’s civil engineering and infrastructure projects are varied in value, complexity and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects and unplanned emergency works. With projects ranging from £200k to £10m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving cost efficiency and providing a high standard of commercial analysis. The role will see you demonstrating your commercial acumen daily, by identifying, recording, tracking and realising commercial opportunities whilst mitigating business risk.

Our client’s main offices are in St Albans but applications from Senior QS across London may be considered with site office and hybrid working considered.

Responsibilities

• Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reporting.
• Provision of accurate cash flow reporting.
• Cost management and project forecasting.
• Drafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans.
• Compile upstream applications for payment and cash management.
• Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting.
• Preparation of project applications for payment to final account settlement.
• Liaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional payment.
• Work with the wider project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery to ensure that both are in line with business unit expectations.
• Share best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies.
• Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities.
• Protect Barhale from commercial risks.
• Effectively manage contract and subcontract agreements, primarily IChemE and NEC forms.
• Ensure that main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that align to Barhale’s corporate governance, with commercial risks and opportunities identified and managed in conjunction with the project delivery team.
• Procurement of subcontracted works and subsequent subcontract post contract management.
• Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions.
• Supply chain management, including building and maintaining relationships.
• Support all internal commercial processes by ensuring adherence to timeframes and compliance.
• Actively seek to improve processes and procedures.

Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Previous experience in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with IChemE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law.
• Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates and accruals calculations.
• Demonstrable experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis.
• Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards.
• CSCS card.
• HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in estimation.
• Experience working for a direct delivery contractor.
• An engaging communicator with problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - £60-75k depending on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• 5 hour working week.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical.
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days.
• 8 hours volunteering.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing.
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice.
• Company car / green car scheme / car allowance / van (dependent on position).
• Leadership & management training and coaching.
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
• Continuous service awards.