Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hays; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their Telford team. The role involves managing design and build contracts while providing commercial assurance and support. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and experience in the civil engineering field, with excellent communication and negotiation skills. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and significant opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Electric vehicle scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Reimbursed business mileage

Family-friendly benefits

Continuous training and development

Exposure to high-profile projects

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in Civil Engineering, especially in water sector.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial assurance of contracts.
• Advise and support delivery teams on contracts.
• Manage and develop team members.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

NEC form of contract

Job description

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Your new company
Our client, an established and high-profile organisation operating in the water industry, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the Telford area. This multi-accredited and industry-leading company is dedicated to delivering sustainable water projects across the Midlands region, and offers exceptional opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are looking to expand their commercial team.

This is a full-time permanent position (37 hours per week, Monday - Friday) with the option for hybrid and flexible working.

Your new role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be working on design and build contracts, and your responsibilities will include:

• Providing commercial assurance of contracts
• Providing contractual advice and support to delivery teams
• Management and development of team members
• Advising and supporting the management and optimisation of budgets and spending on the portfolio of projects
• Supporting the Commercial Manager with the resolution of claims as necessary.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:

• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent
• Previous experience in the Civil Engineering industry, ideally within the water sector
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Sound working knowledge of NEC form of contract, preferably NEC4
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £60,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Electric vehicle scheme
• 28 days' annual leave (option to buy/sell additional holidays) plus bank holidays
• Reimbursed business mileage
• Hybrid and flexible working (2 days office, 3 days remote)
• Family-friendly benefits
• Continuous training and development
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an established organisation and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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