Senior Quantity Surveyor — Contracts & Commercial Lead

Project Start Recruitment Solutions Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Start Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major contracts in the UK. You will manage contract documentation, monitor income and expenditure, and produce monthly CVR, cashflow and turnover reports to support decision-making.

The role requires 5–10 years in a commercial/QS environment, a QS degree, and strong knowledge of JCT/NEC/ICHEME contracts, with a track record of negotiating and resolving disputes.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in a commercial/QS role within main contracting or project delivery.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Manufacturing / Steel Works / Industrial experience.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT / NEC / ICHEME contracts.
• Proven experience managing full project lifecycle commercially.
• Demonstrated ability to lead commercial negotiations and manage disputes.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in CVR, forecasting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contract documentation such as applications for payment, quotations, variations, notifications and ensure such is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of contracts
• Monitor and control income and expenditure on contracts such as interim/final applications for payment/final accounts/payments for late monies etc. liaising where necessary with the relevant people such as clients, Project Managers and senior management
• Produce relevant monthly reports for the Commercial Manager such as cost and value reports, cashflow forecasts, cost to completes, turnover forecasts, WIP reports, risk and opportunity registers, earned value analysis ensuring information is complete and accurate
• Maintain compliance of contracts in accordance with corporate procedures quietened

Skills

Commercial/QS experience

Contract administration

Financial forecasting

CVR reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Project Start Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major contracts in the UK. You will manage contract documentation, monitor income and expenditure, and produce monthly CVR, cashflow and turnover reports to support decision-making.

The role requires 5–10 years in a commercial/QS environment, a QS degree, and strong knowledge of JCT/NEC/ICHEME contracts, with a track record of negotiating and resolving disputes.