At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial performance and drive cost efficiency on major civil engineering projects.
- Company: Join Barhale, a top-tier civil engineering firm with over 40 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, private medical, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a Gold Investors in People company with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in infrastructure while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction, strong communication skills, and a degree in Quantity Surveying required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
About Barhale
Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:
- Water
We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor is an integral member of the project team, providing commercial leadership and support to project delivery teams and senior management. The role is critical in driving cost efficiency, delivering high-quality commercial analysis and ensuring effective risk and opportunity management across civil engineering projects.
To lead and manage the commercial performance of projects, ensuring robust cost control, accurate reporting, effective cash management and strong contractual compliance. The role actively identifies and realises commercial opportunities while protecting the business from commercial risk and supporting continuous improvement in commercial practices.
Commercial Management & Governance
- Provide accurate and timely cost and value reporting at the project and business unit level
- Ensure compliance with internal commercial processes and reporting timeframes
- Actively seek opportunities to improve commercial procedures and controls
- Support group and business unit reporting requirements
Financial Performance
- Manage cost control and project forecasting
- Draft and update monthly CVRs, cost plans and commercial plans
- Ensure expenditure and cash recovery align with business unit expectations
Contract & Risk Management
- Ensure contracts align with corporate governance requirements, identifying and managing risks and opportunities
- Lead subcontract procurement, negotiation and post-contract management
- Manage applications for payment through to final account settlement
- Protect the business from commercial and contractual risk
- Support and guide junior commercial staff
- Actively develop professional competence and commercial expertise
- Liaise with clients, client representatives and third parties on commercial matters
- Work closely with the wider project team to manage commercial performance
- Act as a trusted commercial advisor to operational teams
Key Performance Indicators
- Project margin and cash performance versus forecast
- Accuracy and quality of CVRs and commercial reporting
- Effective management of subcontract procurement and accounts
- Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities
- Control and mitigation of commercial and contractual risk
Requirements
- Previous experience in the construction industry
- Familiarity with IChemE/ NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
- Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations
- Demonstrable experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis
- Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
- CSCS card
- HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
- Experience working for a direct delivery contractor
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by:
- Competitive salary
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical
- 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
- Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
- Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
- Leadership & management training and coaching
- Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Senior Quantity Surveyor Projects in London employer: Barhale
Barhale is an exceptional employer that prides itself on its family values and commitment to employee development. With over 40 years of experience in the civil engineering sector, we offer a supportive work culture that fosters growth and innovation, alongside competitive benefits tailored to enhance your career in procurement. Join us in our vibrant location, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive environment.
