Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils

Location: North East

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established civil engineering contractor delivering a range of projects across the North East.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure, with experience managing the commercial delivery of projects from start to finish.

The Role

• Taking commercial responsibility for civils projects from contract award through to final account
• Managing valuations, applications for payment and cash flow
• Preparing and managing cost reports and forecasts
• Managing subcontractor accounts, payments and variations
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Reviewing contracts and managing contractual obligations
• Managing change, compensation events and variations
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor tendering
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Engineers
• Managing client and subcontractor relationships
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Providing commercial reporting to senior management
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff where required

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering/groundworks
• Strong knowledge of roads, sewers, drainage, earthworks and infrastructure
• Experience managing projects and commercial teams
• Strong understanding of NEC and/or other construction contracts
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills
• Experience managing subcontractors and client accounts
• Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong civils experience is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior QS to join a reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the North East and opportunities for progression.