Senior Quantity Surveyor – Industrial Manufacturing (Bolton)

Office Owls Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent company benefits

Office-based position in Bolton

Job summary

Bolton-based manufacturing client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team, taking ownership of commercial aspects on complex projects.

The role requires managing contract documentation, income/expenditure, and full project lifecycle commercial activities within a manufacturing environment. Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• 710 years' experience in a commercial or Quantity Surveying role.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, steel works, engineering or industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT, NEC and IChemE contracts.
• Proven experience managing the full commercial lifecycle of projects.
• Demonstrable experience leading commercial negotiations and managing contractual disputes.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with hands-on experience in CVR, forecasting, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, project teams and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive contract documentation, including applications for payment, quotations, variations and contractual notifications, ensuring all documentation is submitted in accordance with the relevant contract terms and conditions.
• Monitor and control contract income and expenditure, including interim and final applications for payment, final accounts and recovery of outstanding or late payments.
• Liaise with clients, Project Managers and Senior Management to ensure effective commercial management and resolution of contractual matters.
• Produce accurate and timely monthly commercial reports for the Commercial Manager, including: Cost & Value Reports (CVR), Cashflow forecasts, Cost-to-complete forecasts, Turnover forecasts, WIP reports, Risk & opportunity registers, Earned Value Analysis.
• Ensure all commercial information is complete, accurate and submitted within required timescales.
• Maintain full contractual and commercial compliance in accordance with company policies, procedures and governance requirements.
• Take ownership of commercial performance throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Support and lead commercial negotiations, contractual discussions and dispute resolution where required.

Skills

710 years' experience

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Manufacturing environments

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

IChemE contracts

Full commercial lifecycle

Commercial negotiations

CVR and forecasting

Cost control and reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management or related

Job description

Bolton-based manufacturing client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team, taking ownership of commercial aspects on complex projects.

The role requires managing contract documentation, income/expenditure, and full project lifecycle commercial activities within a manufacturing environment. Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders is essential.