Senior Quantity Surveyor: Lead £100M Substation Project

H&MV Engineering; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

H&MV Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a £100M+ substation project in Blyth. You will manage day-to-day commercial activities, procurement schedules, and contract negotiations, ensuring value for money and alignment with project milestones.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying, 2-3 years in a similar role, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying is required.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office features including Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve in a collaborative fashion.
• Team player who demonstrates high level of initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day commercial and contract activities.
• Creation and monitoring of procurement schedule.
• Ensure supplier agreement and sub-contractors are managed in accordance with company policies.
• Use the agreed costing system for allocation and coding to meet all internal and external requirements.
• Providing regular updates/information to ensure contract milestones are achieved.
• Payment applications – monthly or as agreed with the client.
• Update contract obligations to meet additional client requirements.
• Manage Tender Vs Construction Cost analysis.
• Manage sub-contractor accounts, providing Project Managers assistance in selecting/appointing sub-contractors, drafting sub-contractor contracts, processing payments and controlling variations.
• Have official handover meeting with estimating team.
• Contract Negotiations, agreement of payment terms and milestones.
• Liaising with the client and sub-contractors (attending site meetings when required).
• Regular contact with site staff/PM for project updates and tracking project Variations.
• Providing support and mentorship to develop junior members of the commercial team.
• Responsible for notifying client/senior management of any increased project value or issues which may affect company performance.
• Responsible for production and presentation of monthly cost reports to Commercial Manager.

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Minimum 2-3 years’ experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

H&MV Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a £100M+ substation project in Blyth. You will manage day-to-day commercial activities, procurement schedules, and contract negotiations, ensuring value for money and alignment with project milestones.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying, 2-3 years in a similar role, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in MS Office.