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 .

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