The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 contractor, supporting a major water infrastructure programme in partnership with a prominent UK water utility.
With a significant programme of investment and project delivery planned over the coming years, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior commercial position, overseeing substantial work packages and playing a key role in the successful delivery of a strategic infrastructure programme.
You'll provide commercial leadership across multiple projects, working closely with the wider commercial and project teams to ensure strong financial performance, contractual compliance and effective supply chain management.
Key Responsibilities
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Take commercial responsibility for significant work packages across a major infrastructure programme.
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Lead, mentor and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors, supporting their ongoing professional development.
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Manage commercial performance, ensuring robust cost and value reporting, accurate forecasting and effective financial control.
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Prepare and review monthly valuations, cost reports and commercial forecasts, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
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Implement effective risk management and mitigation strategies to protect project margins and achieve business targets.
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Maximise cash flow through effective measurement, valuation and payment processes.
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Manage subcontractor and supply chain relationships, including procurement, tendering, negotiation, order placement and payment.
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Ensure contractual compliance and provide commercial support to project delivery teams.
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Work closely with senior commercial stakeholders and clients to maintain strong commercial governance.
About You
We're keen to speak with commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyors who have experience operating within a Tier 1 main contracting environment, ideally across infrastructure, utilities or civil engineering projects.
You'll ideally bring:
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A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.
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Significant experience in a senior commercial role within a main contracting environment.
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Experience managing, mentoring or developing a team of Quantity Surveyors.
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Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract and current construction law.
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A proven track record in commercial reporting, forecasting, cost control and financial management.
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Experience managing subcontract procurement, negotiation, valuations and payment processes.
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The ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement effective mitigation strategies.
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A full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer?
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Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
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Hybrid working arrangements.
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Flexibility around working hours.
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The opportunity to work on a significant, long-term water infrastructure programme.
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A senior commercial position with genuine responsibility and scope to develop a team.
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A comprehensive benefits package with a range of options to suit individual needs.
Additional Information
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
The successful candidate will also be required to complete a Basic DBS check as part of the pre-employment process.
Interested?