Senior Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee financial aspects of projects, ensuring efficiency and cost management. In this pivotal role, you will drive performance through meticulous contract management, risk assessment, and commercial acumen. Your expertise will help navigate the complexities of project finance, subcontractor relations, and value management, contributing significantly to the success of various utility and infrastructure projects across the UK. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of contracts, especially NEC.
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract performance and weekly P&L reporting.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications.
• Oversee subcontractor management and negotiate terms.

Skills

Contract Management

Financial Acumen

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)

Tools

NEC4

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for driving efficiencies, managing costs, and regional performance for our clients. This role involves overseeing all financial aspects of projects, including commercial and contractual matters, to deliver desired margins through high standards of commercial acumen. You will also identify, record, and track risks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contract performance, including weekly P&L reporting.
• Review contract documents and mitigate issues.
• Control progress and cash flow forecast information.
• Manage commercial forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVRs), and Project Finance Reports.
• Take responsibility for Subcontractor Management, including forecasting, raising orders, and negotiating terms.
• Prepare subcontract documents, enquiries, and assess quotations.
• Oversee subcontract orders, agreements, certification of valuations, invoices, payments, and final accounts.
• Manage change control processes, risks, and value management.
• Track project changes, variations, and notices.
• Assess and value variations and compensation events.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications, and agree on final accounts.
• Participate in risk reviews, progress, and commercial meetings on-site with clients.
• Contribute to tenders and pricing strategies.
• Oversee credit control, cash recovery, and forecasting.
• Support operational teams in daily commercial and contractual activities.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
• NEC4 experience is preferable.
• Experience in the Utilities industry is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, especially NEC.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Network Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We are proud to be Armed Forces-friendly and welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

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About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning provider of essential utility and infrastructure services across the UK, serving major gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater providers.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and included, regardless of background or circumstances.