Senior Quantity Surveyor - Temp - Multiple Locations Primary Locations: Epsom, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, York, Birmingham, Derby (but can be based in any of our regional hub offices) Start Date:ASAP End date:6 months initially Hours per week:40 Max Number of days:5 Rate per hour: Up to £70 per hour DoE SC clearance would be desirable but not essential Job Description: Join our Transportation Project Delivery Practice (PDP), where everyone pulls together to get the job done. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in small, specialised schemes as well as the most high-profile projects in the country. You'll be trusted with leadership faster and supported to develop your career in a way that works for you. This role can be based at any of our regional offices (circa 2-3 days per week) but may require occasional travel to sites or offices across the UK, to meet the requirements of our clients and project teams. Your purpose: • Balance risk, opportunity, and financial returns in both pre- and post- contract commercial management. • Focus on delivery excellence and in year performance (revenue, cash, and EBIT) as well as supporting growth in the market. • Preparation and negotiation of subcontract/subconsultant contract documents and advising of appropriate procurement strategies • Administration of lump sum, target cost and re-measurable contracts, including calculation of quantities and unit rates in compliance with contractual guidelines. • Estimation and producing BofQ’s in line with standard methods of measurement. • Develop monthly PSR (CVR) and associated commercial reports such as Earned Value Management (EVM). • Shape and deliver the commercial strategy on projects to maximise revenue and cash flow. • Influence change control, management of claims and disputes and provide clear and concise updates to project leads. • Interpret contract programmes and schedules to identify associated risks and opportunities. • Proactively engaging and advising project teams on commercial risks and opportunities, including regular visibility across offices and sites, where teams are based. • Promote compliance with the Company Management System (CMS) and all the clients procedures, uphold company values and promote safety culture. • Contribute to wider market and divisional requirements as they arise. • Manage expectations of stakeholders and conflicting business priorities, whilst delivering to challenging deadlines. What you can bring: • Appropriate Degree and/or member of (or working towards) appropriate professional body (e.g., MRICS, MCInstCES etc). • Robust background of delivery in a commercial role from main contractor or consultancy in Transport, Water and Energy sectors. • Highly skilled in contract management and change control. • Proficient in common Forms of Contract (particularly, experience in managing NEC & NEC PSC). • An aptitude for solving complex and extensive problems and challenges creatively. • Excellent analytical skills and consistent attention to detail with the ability to solve complex problems and mitigate risks. • Exemplar verbal and written communication skills including reports, presenting and contractual correspondence. • Demonstrable experience of managing others in commercial or project teams