Senior Quantity Surveyor in Cuffley

Energy Jobline ZR; Cuffley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension with employer contribution

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts

Personal development program

Flexible benefits

London travel allowance

Job summary

NG Bailey is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a flagship life sciences facility in Canary Wharf. You will handle contract management, payments, subcontracts, and risk control, ensuring project success.

We require a Quantity Surveyor background, ideally with M&E experience, plus a degree or equivalent. Expect strong stakeholder engagement, compliance, and structured reporting within a large UK contractor setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably with an M&E background.
• A degree or HNC level qualification, or significant relevant experience.
• Experience in change and subcontract management.
• Familiarity with JCT form of contract.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety-first practices across all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with legal and company policies and contractual obligations.
• Understand contract terms, manage risks/opportunities, and identify changes.
• Maintain thorough records to maximise contractual entitlements.
• Coordinate with operational teams on risk and contract terms; monitor project status.
• Prepare and submit payment applications with substantiation for variations.
• Manage subcontract accounts through to final account settlement with support.
• Control project progress with the operations team and provide internal reporting.
• Ensure timely project reports, certificates, and payments.
• Negotiate project accounts with clients with support.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

M&E background

Degree or HNC

Change management

Subcontract management

JCT contract knowledge

Education

Degree or HNC

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor!

Location: Canary Wharf

Type: Permanent

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? NG Bailey is on the lookout for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team and work on Europe’s largest and most technologically advanced life sciences facility!

Your Responsibilities

• Safety First: Champion our safety-first message throughout all project activities.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal and company policies in line with contractual obligations.
• Contract Management: Understand project contract terms, manage risks and opportunities, and identify changes in line with NG Bailey’s obligations.
• Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive records to maximize contractual entitlements.
• Team Communication: Collaborate with operational teams on risk and contract terms, keeping a pulse on project status.
• Payment Applications: Prepare and submit applications to secure payment, substantiating compensation or variations.
• Sub-Contract Management: Manage sub-contract accounts through to final account settlement with support.
• Progress Monitoring: Control project progress with the operational team, providing accurate internal reporting.
• Project Reporting: Ensure timely availability of all project reports, applications, certificates, and payments.
• Negotiation: Negotiate to settle the project account with the client, with support.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably with an M&E background.
• A degree or HNC level qualification, or significant relevant experience.
• Experience in change and subcontract management.
• Familiarity with JCT form of contract.

Why Join Us?

• Generous Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
• Pension Plan: Benefit from a pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• Healthcare: Access private healthcare for peace of mind.
• Employee Support: Utilize our free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health and wellbeing support.
• Discounts: Enjoy various discounts to enhance your lifestyle.
• Personal Development: Engage in a personal development program tailored to your growth.
• Flexible Benefits: Take advantage of flexible benefits to suit your needs.
• Travel Allowance: Receive a London travel allowance to ease your commute.

Next Steps

At NG Bailey, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels included, respected, and valued. This commitment starts with our recruitment process.

We aim to provide clear information about the recruitment process and are happy to accommodate any needs you may have during the application or interview stages.

About Us

Founded in 1921, NG Bailey is one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK, with a turnover of £500m and a team of 3,000 dedicated employees. We take pride in our history of developing talent through significant investment in training.

Our innovative and responsible approach allows us to work on groundbreaking projects across various sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, utilizing the latest tools and technologies.

We value progression and are committed to providing you with a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to help you reach your full potential.