Senior Quantity Surveyor

My high profile tier one construction and civil engineering client is looking for a senior quantity surveyor to join their flagship rail project in Greater Manchester. Suitable candidates will have extensive experience within civils/rail.

• Deliver accurate commercial reporting and forecasting in line with agreed timescales and profitability targets.
• Ensure contract cost, quality, time, and value objectives are achieved.
• Manage subcontractor accounts end to end, including procurement, valuations, variations, payments, and final accounts.
• Ensure subcontractor payments and commercial matters are managed fairly and in accordance with contract terms.
• Identify, measure and price change.
• Maintain accurate commercial data within project management systems and reporting tools.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual requirements, business processes, and governance standards.
• Build effective working relationships with Delivery, Operations and Supply Chain teams to support customer and operational objectives.
• Provide timely commercial insight, cost control and performance data to stakeholders and management.
• Support supply chain negotiations, forecasting, accruals and change management.
• Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports, supporting performance, competence, and professional development.
• Contribute to health, safety, and environmental objectives as part of the wider management team.

• Proven Quantity Surveying experience within a main contractor environment, including subcontractor management and procurement.
• Rail sector experience and familiarity with NEC3 contracts.
• Degree: qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline, with CSCS certification.
• Working towards or holding professional membership (RICS, CIOB or equivalent).
• Strong commercial, contractual and legislative knowledge across a range of contract types and schedules of rates.
• Demonstrable experience managing commercial teams and negotiating complex accounts and disputes.

mCandidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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