Senior Quantity Surveyor – Construction Commercial Lead

Vital Energi; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

25 days' annual leave + 8 bank holiday

Free onsite gym

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Vital Energi is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a portfolio of projects in the North West and across the UK. You will contribute to financial management of contracts in collaboration with Contracts and Project Managers, ensuring contractual obligations are identified and administered effectively.

The role requires a BSc in Quantity Surveying, strong NEC3/NEC4 experience (especially Option A), and MRICS or equivalent membership.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying (or related discipline).
• Proven experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts (Options A-E, predominantly A).
• MRICS or equivalent membership is required or highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support to site teams and manage contractual obligations.
• Vet client contract documents for alignment with tenders and negotiations.
• Prepare and maintain Commercial Risk Registers and mitigations.
• Issue inquiries for major plant, equipment and subcontracts; evaluate quotations and issue purchase orders.
• Prepare and submit payment applications, certificates and progress payments.
• Measure variations, loss and expense claims, and settlement of final accounts.
• Monitor on-site record-keeping and issue contractual notices as needed.
• Prepare CVRs and cash/spend profiles; attend contract review meetings.
• Authorize and code supplier and subcontractor invoices for payment.
• Measure and certify subcontractor valuations and issue notices.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

MRICS or equivalent

Job description

Vital Energi is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a portfolio of projects in the North West and across the UK. You will contribute to financial management of contracts in collaboration with Contracts and Project Managers, ensuring contractual obligations are identified and administered effectively.

The role requires a BSc in Quantity Surveying, strong NEC3/NEC4 experience (especially Option A), and MRICS or equivalent membership.