Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Highways | Roads | Bridges | NEC | Cheshire / Manchester Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits I am recruiting on behalf of my client, an
established and growing civil engineering contractor
delivering a strong pipeline of highways, roads, bridges and infrastructure projects across the North West. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced
Senior Quantity Surveyor
to join a business that combines the stability and experience of an established contractor with the ambition and growth of a business that is continuing to expand. The successful candidate will take a
senior commercial role across their projects , with significant responsibility for commercial performance, client relationships, risk management and the development of the wider commercial team. With a growing workload and exciting plans for the future, there is
genuine scope to develop, progress and grow with the business . The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take a lead role in the commercial management of major highways and civil engineering projects, working closely with the Project and Operational teams to drive commercial performance. You will have significant autonomy and will be expected to provide
commercial leadership from project commencement through to final account . Key responsibilities will include: Taking overall commercial responsibility for allocated projects.
Leading the commercial management and performance of projects from procurement through to completion.
Developing and managing
project commercial strategies .
Managing project budgets, forecasts, cost/value reconciliation and cash flow.
Leading the preparation and review of
CVRs and monthly commercial reports .
Managing
NEC contracts , including compensation events, early warnings, contractual notices and change management.
Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial
risks and opportunities .
Leading the management and negotiation of variations and compensation events.
Taking responsibility for applications, valuations, payment and cash collection.
Leading subcontract procurement, commercial negotiations and account management.
Managing subcontractor accounts, variations and final accounts.
Overseeing the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
Providing commercial advice and guidance to Project Managers and senior operational colleagues.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
Supporting the business with commercial input into tenders, procurement and project start-ups.
Ensuring contractual obligations and commercial opportunities are fully understood and acted upon.
Providing commercial reporting and analysis to senior management.
Supporting the identification of opportunities to improve project margins and overall business performance.
Mentoring and developing junior and intermediate members of the commercial team.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is ready to operate at
Senior QS level
and take genuine ownership of commercial performance. You will ideally have: Strong experience within
civil engineering, highways, roads, bridges or infrastructure .
Excellent NEC contract knowledge – essential.
Strong experience managing
compensation events, variations, valuations and CVRs .
Experience managing the commercial performance of significant projects.
Strong understanding of forecasting, cost control, cash flow and financial reporting.
Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain accounts.
Strong contractual and commercial awareness.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
The confidence to challenge, influence and provide commercial leadership.
Experience mentoring or supporting junior commercial staff.
A proactive approach and the ability to work autonomously.
Why Join?
This is more than simply a Senior QS position. My client is an
established contractor with a strong reputation and an exciting growth strategy , offering the successful candidate the opportunity to play an important role in the next stage of the business. You'll have the autonomy to
take ownership of projects, influence commercial strategy and work closely with senior management , while also having the opportunity to develop and progress as the company continues to grow. For someone who is ambitious and wants to build a long-term career with a growing contractor, there is
significant scope for progression and increased responsibility . Package
Salary up to £70,000 , depending on experience
Car allowance
Pension
Generous holiday entitlement
Additional company benefits
Long-term career development and progression opportunities
Opportunity to work on a strong pipeline of highways and civil engineering projects
Location
The role will be
site/project based across Cheshire and the Manchester area , with projects across the wider North West. If you're an experienced
Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC experience
and are looking for a role where you can take genuine commercial ownership, influence project performance and grow with an ambitious contractor, I'd be keen to speak with you. NEC experience is essential.
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