Senior Quantity Surveyor: Utilities & Infra (Hybrid)

ABS Commercial Solutions; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Project variety

Exposure to different contractors

Commercial responsibility

Broader expertise

Career development

Flexible working

Job summary

ABS Commercial Solutions in Cumbria is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activity across utilities and infrastructure projects. You will manage budgets, forecasts and contract administration while working from home, client offices and sites as required.

You'll take ownership of project performance, drive change, and collaborate with project managers and subcontractors to protect margins.

Qualifications

• Experience managing project costs and subcontractors.
• Experience with change control and contractual matters.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of projects or work packages from start to completion.
• Taking ownership of budgets, forecasts, valuations, applications for payment and financial reporting.
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement, commercial negotiations and account management.
• Managing change control, variations, compensation events and contractual entitlements where applicable.
• Administering contracts and ensuring compliance with commercial procedures and contractual requirements.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks, opportunities and potential financial exposure.
• Preparing and reviewing cost reports, forecasts, valuations and final accounts.
• Working closely with project managers, operational teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Supporting commercial negotiations and resolving contractual or financial issues.
• Identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance and protect project margins.
• Providing guidance and support to other members of the commercial team where required.

Skills

Commercial management

Budgeting & forecasting

Contract management

NEC forms of contract

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Risk management

Job description

ABS Commercial Solutions in Cumbria is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activity across utilities and infrastructure projects. You will manage budgets, forecasts and contract administration while working from home, client offices and sites as required.

You'll take ownership of project performance, drive change, and collaborate with project managers and subcontractors to protect margins.