Senior Quantity Surveyor in Derby

Energy Jobline CVL; Derby (KS); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions, in partnership with a leading UK organisation, is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major water infrastructure programme in Derby. You will assume commercial responsibility for a portfolio of infrastructure projects from procurement through to final account.

The role requires NEC3/NEC4 contract experience, strong cost management, forecasting and reporting skills, and the ability to manage change events.

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong cost management, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Experience managing change and compensation events.
• Procurement, valuations and final accounts.
• Water sector experience desirable; transferable infrastructure experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Commercial and contractual management of NEC3/NEC4 projects.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and delivery teams to track performance.
• Oversee cost control, forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Assess contractor applications and valuations; manage payments.
• Lead compensation events and project change control.
• Support final accounts and procurement/tender evaluation.
• Identify and manage commercial risks; maintain records and reporting.
• Mentor junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Infrastructure delivery

Cost management & forecasting

Valuations & final accounts

Procurement & change management

Stakeholder management

Water/Utilities sector experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Derby

Location: Derby
Salary: Up to £80,000 + package
Working Pattern: 4 days per week office/site based

Ganymede Solutions are working in partnership with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major long-term investment programme within the UK water sector.

The successful candidate will be seconded into Severn Trent, working as part of an established client-side commercial team responsible for the delivery of a significant portfolio of capital works.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced infrastructure Quantity Surveyor looking to move into, or continue within, a client-side environment and play a key role in the commercial delivery of essential water infrastructure.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects, supporting delivery from procurement and contract award through to completion and final account.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Commercial and contractual management of projects under NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
• Working closely with Project Managers and delivery teams to manage project performance
• Cost control, forecasting and budget management
• Assessment of contractor applications and payment valuations
• Management and negotiation of compensation events and project change
• Reviewing Defined Cost and supporting commercial decision making
• Procurement and tender evaluation
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risk
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting
• Supporting the resolution of contractual issues and claims
• Managing projects through to final accountBuilding effective relationships with contractors and key project stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced members of the commercial team where required

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong infrastructure background and good knowledge of NEC contracts.

You will ideally have:

• Strong NEC3 and/or NEC4 contract experience
• Experience working across major infrastructure or capital delivery projects
• Strong knowledge of cost management, forecasting and commercial reporting
• Experience managing change and compensation events
• Good understanding of procurement, valuations and final accounts
• Experience within Water, Utilities, Civil Engineering, Rail or another infrastructure environment
• Previous client-side experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• A degree or equivalent qualification within Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Previous water sector experience would be beneficial, although candidates with strong transferable infrastructure experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £80,000, dependent on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Long-term position supporting a major UK water infrastructure programme
• Direct exposure to Severn Trent's capital delivery programme
• Opportunity to work within an established client-side commercial team
• Long-term career development and progression
• Tamworth based with an expectation of 4 days per week in the office/on site

Ganymede Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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