Senior Quantity Surveyor

Matchtech; Walsall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Walsall is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor for a contract role. This position involves ensuring effective cost management and commercial analysis on civil engineering projects. Key responsibilities include managing cash flow, subcontract procurement, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in cost reporting and contract management, particularly with IChemE and NEC forms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost management and quantity surveying.
• Ability to provide accurate cost reporting.
• Experience with IChemE and NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely cost and value reporting.
• Manage cash flow reporting and project forecasting.
• Negotiate and manage subcontract agreements.

Skills

Cost management

Commercial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Forecasting

Job description

Our client, a distinguished name in the water sector, is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in driving efficiencies, ensuring cost management, and maintaining high standards of commercial analysis on various civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial

Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at project and business unit levels

Management of cash flow reporting and project forecasting

Drafting and updating monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans

Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting

Liaising with clients and other third parties on commercial issues, including contractual change, claims, and additional payment

Identifying and realising commercial opportunities while mitigating business risk

Sharing best practices and advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies

Contracts

Effectively managing contract and subcontract agreements, primarily IChemE and NEC forms

Ensuring main contracts align with corporate governance, with risks and opportunities managed in conjunction with the project delivery team

Procurement and post-contract management of subcontracted works

Engaging the supply chain with appropriate contract terms and conditions

Maintaining and building relationships within the supply chain

Processes

Supporting internal commercial pro...