Senior Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial and procurement functions on projects. This role involves overseeing contract compliance, managing subcontract procurement, and ensuring financial accuracy through detailed reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience, with strong analytical and people management skills. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality service while maintaining a safe working environment. This position offers an opportunity to influence project success and drive profitability in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or substantial experience required.
• Working towards RICS or CICES accreditation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with contracts.
• Procure subcontract packages and manage financial reporting.
• Resolve commercial and contractual issues to ensure timely payments.

Skills

Contract Management

Procurement

Financial Reporting

People Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional Accreditation (RICS/CICES)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group are currently looking for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors.

This is a senior-level position that supports site staff to leads all commercial and procurement aspects of a project. Ensures site teams operate in accordance with contract requirements, site and company procedures and reporting systems. Procures subcontract packages and administers contract documentation. Compiles complex project cost/budget reports and maintains cash flow issues. Provides support for commercial, contractual procurement and financial services. Resolves commercial, contractual and construction problems; and ensures prompt payments for subcontractors work.

As part of the project leadership team take responsibility for the direction and execution of the Quantity Surveying functions on allocated contract/s from tender through to final account in accordance with the Business Management Systems to deliver maximum quality of service and profitability, including as follows

• Lead the interpretation/understanding of the respective obligations, responsibilities and liabilities of the parties to the contract and be fully briefed on the contract estimate, including settlement adjustments.
• Issuing of required Notices and contractual correspondence, pursue all valid Variations, Claims, and other entitlements to final account settlement.
• Produce and implement the project procurement plan in line with the agreed delivery strategy and project timescales.
• Undertake all required subcontract procurement, including issuing of tender documents, bid assessment, negotiation of price and conditions and preparation of subcontract documents.
• Lead the management of subcontract works packages including Subcontract documentation including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme and interim assessments and variations.
• Direct the resolution of non-complex commercial, contractual and construction problems.
• Submission of financial reports including internal valuations / CVRs, commercial and margin forecasts, cash flow projections, turnover forecast and de-brief reports to pre-agreed deadlines.
• Ensure that all delivery staff adhere to commercial procedures and reporting systems.
• Capture, report and mitigate project risks as a part of the project team.
• Submit and agree regular applications for payment maximising contractual entitlements, issue all nescessary invoices and secure prompt payment of all amounts owed.
• Preserve the Company’s good name in dealings with the Client, our suppliers and the public at large.
• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment
• Preparation and implementation of recovery action plans where corrective actions are required
• Provide contractual, commercial, procurement and financial services and advice to the delivery team

Qualifications:

• Degree / Qualification in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management or substantial in-role experience in lieu.
• Working towards recognised professional accreditation (RICS / CICES / etc.) (Desirable)

Key Requirements:

• Detailed knowledge of contract responsibilities
• Good working knowledge of the construction process
• Understanding of water / wastewater treatment process
• Working to deadlines
• Give direction to a wider team
• Articulate with range of software packages, including MS Office
• Analytical / mathematical thinking
• Developed people management and supervisory capabilities