As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering both specialised projects and high-profile national transportation schemes. This role offers leadership opportunities and career development tailored to your ambitions.
This position can be based at any of our clients' regional offices (Surrey, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, York, Birmingham or Derby) approximately 2-3 days per week, but may require occasional travel to project sites or other offices across the UK to meet client and team requirements. This is a long-term contract role that falls INSIDE IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Commercial Management: Balance risk, opportunity, and financial returns in both pre- and post-contract phases.
2. Project Delivery & Financial Performance: Ensure excellence in project execution, focusing on revenue, cash flow, and profitability.
3. Contract Administration: Prepare and negotiate subcontract and subconsultant agreements while advising on procurement strategies.
4. Cost Estimation & Reporting: Conduct cost estimations, develop Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and prepare commercial reports such as Earned Value Management (EVM) and monthly project status reports (PSRs).
5. Contract Compliance: Manage lump sum, target cost, and re-measurable contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual guidelines.
6. Risk & Opportunity Management: Interpret contract programmes and schedules, identifying risks and opportunities.
7. Stakeholder Engagement: Advise project teams on commercial risks and opportunities, providing clear updates to project leads.
8. Change Control & Dispute Management: Oversee change control processes, manage claims and disputes, and ensure clear communication of contractual matters.
9. Compliance & Governance: Uphold company procedures, promote safety culture, and support business values.
10. Team Management: Support the wider business by managing and mentoring junior commercial staff.
Skills & Experience Required:
1. Qualifications: Degree in a relevant discipline and/or membership (or working towards) of a professional body (e.g., MRICS, MCInstCES).
2. Industry Experience: Strong background in commercial roles within Transport, Water, or Energy sectors, working with main contractors or consultancies.
3. Contract Management Expertise: Extensive experience in NEC & NEC PSC contracts and change control management.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to creatively resolve complex project challenges.
5. Analytical & Attention to Detail: Strong financial and contractual acumen to mitigate risks and drive successful project outcomes.
6. Communication & Leadership: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce detailed reports, present to stakeholders, and lead teams effectively.
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