Senior Quantity Surveyor in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester

Energy Jobline CVL; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist main contractor delivering complex infrastructure and low-carbon energy projects. You will take commercial ownership of projects, manage subcontract packages, control costs and maximise value while collaborating with project teams, clients and the supply chain.

Key requirements include proven QS experience in construction or infrastructure, NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge, and strong cost control and

Qualifications

• Proven Quantity Surveying experience within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of CVRs, forecasting and cost control.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Experience managing subcontract packages and commercial change.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract agreements, procurement, negotiations and payments.
• Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, particularly Options A and C.
• Manage compensation events, variations and contractual change.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, valuations, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Monitor budgets, project costs and profitability.
• Review subcontractor applications and maintain accurate cost records.
• Manage change registers and support client audits.
• Monitor contractual obligations and project progress.
• Lead commercial closeout and final account negotiations.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

NEC3 NEC4 contracts

CVR Forecasting Cost control

Job description

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist, main contractor delivering complex infrastructure and low-carbon energy projects.

You'll take commercial ownership of projects, managing subcontract packages, controlling costs and maximising value while working closely with project teams, clients and the wider supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract agreements, procurement, negotiations and payments.
• Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, particularly Options A and C.
• Manage compensation events, variations and contractual change.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, valuations, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Monitor budgets, project costs and profitability.
• Review subcontractor applications and maintain accurate cost records.
• Manage change registers and support client audits.
• Monitor contractual obligations and project progress.
• Lead commercial closeout and final account negotiations.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

About You

• Proven Quantity Surveying experience within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Experience managing subcontract packages and commercial change.
• Good understanding of CVRs, forecasting and cost control.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify commercial risks and protect project margins.
• Experience on energy, industrial, carbon capture or other low-carbon infrastructure projects is advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing contractor.
• Exposure to major infrastructure and low-carbon projects.
• Professional development and progression opportunities.
• A collaborative commercial and project delivery environment.