Assistant Quantity Surveyor jobs in United Kingdom

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils - Negotiable Salary

Your new company

One of the UK's leading building and civils contractors operating throughout the country within key sectors including Commercial, Highways, Renewable Energy, Water, and Marine.

Your new role

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK, based in the Peterborough area. You will manage a team of multi-disciplinary contractors and supply chain partners, promoting collaboration and innovation to lead in commercial management.

Main responsibilities include:

1. Achieving the appropriate commercial results through accurate financial reporting.
2. Building and maintaining relationships with the supply chain and clients.
3. Managing subcontractor accounts financially and contractually.
4. Monitoring subcontractors against the programme and negotiating final accounts.
5. Developing, managing, and coordinating procurement schedules.
6. Completing measurements and valuations of work, ensuring contractual compliance.
7. Monitoring project expenditure and providing cost analysis and projections.
8. Exploring opportunities to maximize value and minimize costs.
9. Liaising with clients on commercial issues, including variations, claims, and payments.
10. Identifying contractual claim situations and preparing documentation.
11. Creating project-specific commercial risk and opportunity profiles with controls and responsibilities.
12. Leading and supporting a team of Surveyors, including performance management, reviews, workforce planning, and professional development.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in pre- and post-contract roles in construction commercial management on major projects.
• Experience administering NEC contracts.
• Degree or equivalent in commercial management or related field.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering techniques, plant, equipment, and logistical issues.
• Awareness of how costs impact project timelines and construction solutions.
• Strong IT skills.
• Full UK manual driving license.