Senior Quantity Surveyor - Mansfield

Progressive Recruitment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based role

Job summary

Progressive Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a contract role based in Mansfield to drive commercial activity on a bid through Christmas. The position emphasizes bespoke forms of contract and non-standard methods of measurement, with close collaboration with the commercial team.

The successful candidate will prepare cost estimates, valuations and commercial submissions, support risk management, and ensure timely reporting and documentation for tender delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong commercial and contractual management capabilities.
• Experience supporting tenders, bids or pre-construction activities.
• Ability to understand bespoke forms of contract.
• MRICS qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support on a live bid project.
• Review bespoke contract documentation.
• Prepare cost estimates, valuations and commercial submissions.
• Assist with commercial risk management and contract administration.
• Support tender and bid activities from a commercial perspective.
• Work with internal stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Ensure accurate commercial reporting throughout the bid process.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

Commercial management

Contract management

Tender support

Cost reporting

Analytical skills

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contract)

Mansfield | Outside IR35 | Circa £400/day | Contract until Christmas

A growing multidisciplinary consultancy based in Mansfield is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a key bid project through a busy period up until Christmas.

This opportunity will focus on providing commercial support on a bid involving a bespoke form of contract and non-standard methods of measurement. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing commercial team and play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of tender submissions and commercial activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support on a live bid project.
• Review and interpret bespoke contract documentation.
• Prepare cost estimates, valuations and commercial submissions.
• Assist with commercial risk management and contract administration.
• Support tender and bid activities from a commercial perspective.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to meet project and submission deadlines.
• Ensure accurate commercial reporting and documentation throughout the bid process.

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong commercial and contractual management capabilities.
• Experience supporting tenders, bids or pre-construction activities.
• Ability to understand and work with bespoke forms of contract.
• Strong cost management, estimating and commercial reporting experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and contribute from day one.

Desirable Experience

• Background within construction, infrastructure, utilities, power or civil engineering sectors.
• NEC and/or JCT contract knowledge.
• Consultancy experience.
• Experience working with non-standard methods of measurement.
• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership.

Contract Details

• Outside IR35
• Circa £400 per day
• Contract until Christmas
• Immediate start available
• Office-based in Mansfield, therefore candidates should be within reasonable commuting distance.

Ideal Candidate

This role would suit a well-rounded, commercially minded Quantity Surveyor who enjoys variety, can quickly get to grips with unfamiliar requirements and is comfortable operating with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.