Senior Quantity Surveyor

Go Traffic Management Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee financial aspects of projects and manage contract performance. This role involves driving efficiencies, managing costs, and ensuring commercial success for clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate the complexities of the Utilities sector. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and drive regional performance. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• Experience in Utilities industry is ideal.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract performance including weekly P&L reporting.
• Control progress and cash flow forecast information.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications.

Skills

Contract Management

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)

Tools

NEC4

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Application Deadline: 6 June 2025

Department: Severn Trent Water

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Stafford

Compensation: £50,000 - £700,000 / year

Description

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for driving efficiencies; managing costs and regional performance for our clients. This role will see you take control of all financial aspects of the project; overseeing all commercial & contractual matters. You will deliver desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen. Whilst identifying, recording and tracking, both risks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone to:

• Manage the contract performance including weekly P&L reporting
• Review contract documents and mitigate any issues
• Control the progress and cash flow forecast information
• Manage commercial forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVRs) and Project Finance Reports
• Take responsibility for Subcontractor Management; including Subcontract Forecasting, raising Subcontractor Orders and Negotiating Subcontract terms
• Prepare subcontract documents, enquiries and assessment of quotations
• Oversee subcontract orders, agreement and certification of subcontract valuations, invoice, subcontract payments and final account agreements
• Be responsible for the management of the change control process, risk and value management
• Manage and track project changes, variations and/or notices
• Assess and value variations and compensation events
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications to clients, along with the agreement of final accounts
• Attend risk review, progress and commercial meetings on-site with the Client
• Be actively involved with tenders and pricing
• Oversee Credit Control with cash recovery and forecasting
• Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent) is desirable but not essential
• NEC4 experience preferable.
• Ideally you will have experience working in the Utilities industry
• Sound knowledge of contracts – NEC preferred
• Ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under tight time pressures
• Excellent communication skills

Salary and Benefits

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

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