Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways & Civil Infra (NEC)

Lester Lloyd Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Company benefits

Job summary

Lester Lloyd Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on major highways and civil engineering projects in the Cheshire/Manchester area. You will take senior commercial ownership from procurement through to final account, driving performance, risk management and client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have strong NEC contract knowledge, extensive experience with compensation events, variations and CVRs, and a proactive approach to mentoring the commercial

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, highways, roads or infrastructure.
• Excellent NEC contract knowledge is essential.
• Strong track record managing compensation events, variations, valuations and CVRs.
• Experience managing the commercial performance of major projects.
• Strong forecasting, cost control, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain accounts.
• Strong contractual and commercial awareness; excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to mentor junior commercial staff and provide guidance.

Responsibilities

• Take overall commercial responsibility for allocated projects.
• Lead commercial management and performance from procurement to completion.
• Develop and manage project commercial strategies.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, CVRs and cash flow.
• Prepare and review CVRs and monthly reports.
• Manage NEC contracts, including compensation events and change management.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead variations, applications, valuations and cash collection.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and account management.
• Provide commercial advice to Project Managers and senior staff.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Support tenders, procurement and project start-ups with commercial input.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

NEC contract knowledge

Forecasting & cost control

Cash flow management

Subcontractor management

Negotiation & communication

Commercial leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Autonomy

Job description

Lester Lloyd Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on major highways and civil engineering projects in the Cheshire/Manchester area. You will take senior commercial ownership from procurement through to final account, driving performance, risk management and client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have strong NEC contract knowledge, extensive experience with compensation events, variations and CVRs, and a proactive approach to mentoring the commercial