Senior Quantity Surveyor

Morson Edge; Walsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for an ongoing contract role in Walsall. This position involves managing cost reporting, contract agreements, and commercial processes. Candidates should have extensive experience in the construction industry, particularly with NEC contracts, and possess strong communication and analytical skills. The role offers up to £550 per day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with IChemE / NEC forms of contract.
• Experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate cost and value reporting for projects.
• Manage contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Support internal commercial processes to ensure compliance.

Skills

Water / NEC contract experience

Excellent communication skills

Cost analysis

Numeric skills

Time management

Education

HND / degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a tier one contractor for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Walsall. This is an ongoing contract role until at least March 2026 (potentially longer) offering up to £550 per day. We’re looking to speak to candidates with water / NEC contract experience, ideally at tier one level.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reporting
• Provision of accurate cash flow reporting
• Cost management and project forecasting
• Drafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans
• Compile upstream applications for payment and cash management
• Responsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting
• Preparation of project applications for payment to final account settlement
• Liaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional payment
• Work with the wider project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery to ensure that both are in line with business unit expectations
• Share best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies
• Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities
• Identify commercial risks

Contracts

• Effectively manage contract and subcontract agreements, primarily IChemE and NEC forms
• Ensure that main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that align to Barhale's corporate governance, with commercial risks and opportunities identified and managed in conjunction with the project delivery team.
• Procurement of subcontracted works and subsequent subcontract post contract management
• Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions
• Supply chain management, including building and maintaining relationships

Processes

• Support all internal commercial processes by ensuring adherence to timeframes and compliance
• Actively seek to improve processes and procedures

Essential

• Previous experience in the construction industry
• Familiarity with IChemE / NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
• Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations
• Demonstrable experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis.
• Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines

Desirable

• Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards
• CSCS card
• HND / degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in estimation
• Experience working for a direct delivery contractor
• An engaging communicator with problem-solving skills.

Contact Harry Sharrard in the Birmingham office on 01212005520, or via LinkedIn

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