Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ganymede Solutions; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions is recruiting a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major UK water sector investment programme, seconded into Severn Trent. The role focuses on commercial management of a portfolio of NEC-based contracts and strong stakeholder collaboration.

You'll be responsible for cost control, valuations and change management on infrastructure projects, with 4 days per week office/site presence in Tamworth. Day rate £500 Inside IR35 with long-term freelance commitment.

Qualifications

• NEC3/NEC4 contract experience.
• Experience on major infrastructure or capital delivery projects.
• Strong cost management, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Experience managing change and compensation events.
• Procurement, valuations and final accounts knowledge.
• Water/utilities/civil infrastructure environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Commercial and contractual management of NEC3/NEC4 projects.
• Cost control, forecasting and budget management.
• Assessment of contractor applications and payment valuations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to manage commercial performance.
• Manage compensation events and project changes.
• Review Defined Cost for commercial decision making.
• Procurement and tender evaluation.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risk.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting.
• Support resolution of contractual issues and claims.
• Manage projects through to final account.
• Build relationships with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Support wider commercial team as needed.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4

Infrastructure delivery

Cost management

Forecasting

Compensation events

Procurement

Tender evaluation

Final accounts

Stakeholder management

On-site availability

Job description

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water

Location: Tamworth
Rate: £500 per day - Inside IR35
Working Pattern: 4 days per week office/site based
Contract: Freelance

Ganymede Solutions are working in partnership with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major long-term investment programme within the UK water sector.

The successful candidate will be seconded into Severn Trent, working as part of an established client-side commercial team responsible for the delivery of a significant portfolio of capital works.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong infrastructure background who is looking for a long-term assignment within a major water investment programme.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects, working closely with Project Managers, contractors and other key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Commercial and contractual management of projects under NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
• Cost control, forecasting and budget management
• Assessment of contractor applications and payment valuations
• Working closely with Project Managers to manage commercial performance
• Management and negotiation of compensation events and project change
• Reviewing Defined Cost and supporting commercial decision making
• Procurement and tender evaluation
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risk
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting
• Supporting the resolution of contractual issues and claims
• Managing projects through to final account
• Building effective relationships with contractors and key project stakeholders
• Supporting the wider commercial team where required

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong infrastructure background and good knowledge of NEC contracts.

You will ideally have:

• Strong NEC3 and/or NEC4 contract experience
• Experience working across major infrastructure or capital delivery projects
• Strong cost management, forecasting and commercial reporting experience
• Experience managing change and compensation events
• Good understanding of procurement, valuations and final accounts
• Experience within Water, Utilities, Civil Engineering, Rail or another infrastructure environment
• Previous client-side experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work from the Tamworth office/site 4 days per week
• Previous water sector experience would be beneficial, although candidates with strong transferable infrastructure experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

• Long-term freelance opportunity
• Major UK water infrastructure programme
• Direct exposure to Severn Trent's capital delivery programme
• Client-side commercial environment
• Tamworth based with an expectation of 4 days per week in the office/on site

Ganymede Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation