Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor 

Key Responsibilities

Commercial

• Deliver accurate, timely cost and value reporting at project and business unit level to support Group reporting

• Provide accurate cash flow forecasts

• Manage project costs and produce reliable forecasts

• Prepare and maintain monthly CVRs, cost plans, and commercial plans

• Submit upstream applications for payment and manage cash flow

• Procure subcontractors, negotiate terms, and maintain financial records

• Prepare applications for payment through to final account

• Liaise with clients, client representatives, and third parties on commercial matters (e.g., variations, claims, additional payments)

• Collaborate with the project team to forecast expenditure and recovery in line with business expectations

• Promote cost management best practices and efficiencies to site teams

• Identify and capitalise on commercial opportunities

• Protect the business from commercial risks

Contracts

• Manage contracts and subcontracts effectively, primarily under IChemE and NEC forms

• Ensure contracts align with corporate governance and manage risks/opportunities

• Procure subcontract works and manage subcontracts post-award

• Ensure supply chain partners operate under correct terms and conditions

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply chain

Processes

• Support internal commercial processes, ensuring timely delivery and compliance

• Drive improvements in processes and procedures

Key Measures and Targets

• Accurate forecasting and cost data analysis

• Effective commercial risk management and opportunity realisation

• Achieve profit targets in line with business expectations

• Meet all deadlines set by the monthly commercial calendar

• Produce high-quality commercial documentation

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and the supply chain

Key Relationships

• Commercial Manager

• Commercial Team

• Project Teams

• Clients and Contacts

• Subcontractors

• External Stakeholders

About You

Essential

• Experience in the construction industry

• Familiar with IChemE and NEC contracts; understanding of construction law

• Proven experience in commercial management and subcontract procurement, including chairing meetings and managing cost cycles

• Strong experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis

• Excellent communication, numerical, and IT skills (proficient in Microsoft Office)

• Strong organisational and time management abilities

Desirable

• Additional qualifications in quantity surveying or construction management

• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or civil engineering projects