Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to drive efficiencies and manage costs for clients. In this pivotal role, you will oversee financial aspects of projects, ensuring desired margin returns through effective risk management and commercial acumen. You'll engage in contract performance management, cash flow forecasting, and subcontractor management, while collaborating with operational teams to support daily commercial tasks. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace, where your expertise will make a significant impact on project success.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, preferably NEC.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract performance, including weekly P&L reporting.
• Oversee subcontract orders, certification, invoicing, payments, and final accounts.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Contract Management

Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR)

Subcontractor Management

Risk Management

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)

Tools

NEC4

Job description

Job Description

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 the project, including commercial and contractual matters. You will aim to achieve desired margin returns by applying high standards of commercial acumen, while identifying, recording, and tracking risks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone to:

• Manage contract performance, including weekly P&L reporting
• Review contract documents and mitigate issues
• Control progress and cash flow forecasts
• Manage commercial forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVRs), and Project Finance Reports
• Handle Subcontractor Management, including forecasting, issuing orders, and negotiating terms
• Prepare subcontract documents, solicit quotations, and assess bids
• Oversee subcontract orders, certification, invoicing, 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 finalize 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 tasks

Experience and Qualifications

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

Salary and Benefits

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

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