Senior Quantity Surveyor

Matchtech Group; Wigan; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major water infrastructure project on a site-based role in the United Kingdom. You will take commercial ownership of project packages, lead QS activities and work closely with design, construction and supply chain teams to manage costs.

You will administer NEC3 contracts, prepare payment applications and reports, and mentor junior commercial staff within a collaborative delivery environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quantity surveying and commercial management.
• Experience of working on major infrastructure, utilities or water projects
• Understanding of NEC3 contracts
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Working towards, or holding, chartered membership of a recognised professional institution
• Ability to build constructive relationships with clients, delivery teams and supply chain partners
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach, with clear communication and sound commercial judgement
• Experience of managing or developing an individual or small team is desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead quantity surveying activities for allocated projects and work packages
• Work closely with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control costs
• Collaborate with the client to understand and meet business and project requirements
• Administer the main contract, including preparing and issuing contractual notices and correspondence
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation and support the performance management of subcontractors
• Manage the preparation, submission and agreement of applications for paymentPrepare accurate project cost and value reports, budgets and forecasts
• Support the management, mentoring and development of junior commercial team members

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

NEC3 contracts

Client relationship

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Our client, an established provider of integrated design and build services in the water sector, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a major water infrastructure project. This permanent, site-based role offers the opportunity to take commercial ownership of significant projects and work packages within a complex, collaborative delivery environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a major water infrastructure project, influence project outcomes and support the development of future commercial talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead quantity surveying activities for allocated projects and work packages


• Work closely with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control costs


• Collaborate with the client to understand and meet business and project requirements


• Administer the main contract, including preparing and issuing contractual notices and correspondence


• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation and support the performance management of subcontractors


• Manage the preparation, submission and agreement of applications for paymentPrepare accurate project cost and value reports, budgets and forecasts


• Support the management, mentoring and development of junior commercial team members

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience in quantity surveying and commercial management,


• Experience of working on major infrastructure, utilities or water projects


• Understanding of NEC3 contracts


• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience


• Working towards, or holding, chartered membership of a recognised professional institution


• Ability to build constructive relationships with clients, delivery teams and supply chain partners


• Proactive and solutions-focused approach, with clear communication and sound commercial judgement


• Experience of managing or developing an individual or small team is desirable