Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm in West Yorkshire is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience with NEC contracts and a proven track record in cost estimation and budgeting. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression alongside the Contracts Manager, focusing on various industries including rail. The role involves leadership of junior QS staff, tender management, and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience as a QS or SQS, preferably with NEC contract experience.
• Ability to produce monthly CVRs and manage commercial activities.
• Leadership capability to mentor junior QS staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost plans and estimates.
• Manage tender processes and evaluate bids.
• Oversee interim valuations and negotiate terms.
• Monitor project costs and provide financial reports.
• Identify and mitigate risks effectively.
• Mentor junior QS staff and manage commercial teams.
• Engage with clients and support growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and company policies.

Skills

Cost Estimation & Budgeting

Tendering & Procurement

Contract Administration

Cost Control & Reporting

Risk & Value Management

Team Leadership

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Compliance & Governance

Job description

Due to continued and increased workload, we are recruiting for a Senior/Quantity Surveyor for one of our clients in West Yorkshire. The role will suit either an experienced QS or an established SQS with experience of NEC form of contract.

All industries would be considered, but rail would be preferable. Failing that, industries such as Water, Highways, etc., would be preferred.

The role involves working with the Contracts Manager to produce monthly CVRs. There is a fantastic progression opportunity, as the QS will be one of the few commercial/finance staff in the business, providing a great platform to grow your career long-term.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Prepare detailed cost plans and estimates, advise on cost-effective solutions and value engineering, develop and implement commercial strategies, align project delivery with business objectives, and set financial targets.
2. Tendering & Procurement: Manage tender processes, evaluate bids, recommend procurement strategies, and support procurement activities.
3. Contract Administration: Oversee interim valuations, variations, final accounts, ensure contract compliance, and negotiate terms.
4. Cost Control & Reporting: Monitor project costs and cash flow, provide financial reports, and ensure project profitability.
5. Risk & Value Management: Identify and mitigate risks, maximize value through strategic cost planning.
6. Team Leadership: Mentor junior QS staff, delegate tasks, manage and develop commercial teams, foster high-performance culture.
7. Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the company, lead commercial discussions, build client relationships, support bids, contribute to growth initiatives.
8. Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to legal, contractual, and company policies.

Most contracts will be NEC, with opportunities to develop knowledge of FIDIC contracts.

Ganymede is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.