Senior Quantity Surveyor in Coventry

Your new company You will be joining a leading engineering and technical consultancy working across major construction and infrastructure projects throughout the UK. This organisation supports contractors operating across the highways, rail, energy and utilities sectors, providing specialist expertise throughout the lifecycle of complex projects. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join them. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business with a strong presence across the UK infrastructure market. This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Coventry office. Your new role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Operations team in managing all commercial matters across the region. You will oversee projects from tender handover through delivery to completion, providing commercial advice to Project Managers, Engineers and Regional Operations Managers. Your responsibilities will include: Managing NEC contracts, compensation events, Early Warning Notices and change accounts Assessing variations and securing commercial agreements with relevant parties Preparing financial progress reports and anticipated final accounts Providing value management and cost control throughout project delivery Supporting payment applications, certification and contract administration Managing subcontractor works, applications for payment, valuations and CVRs Identifying and responding to commercial and contractual risks Protecting project cash flow and supporting debt management Attending client meetings to represent the company's commercial interests Supporting feasibility studies, contractual queries, disputes and claims What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful, you must have: Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, ideally with a subcontractor Sound understanding of NEC forms of contract Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation skills and financial management capabilities Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills Full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Starting salary up to £65,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience) Minimum 25 days' annual leave (option to buy extra days) plus bank holidays Company vehicle or car allowance Enhanced company pension Employee recognition programmes Family-friendly support Employee assistance programmes Exclusive retail discounts Flexible/hybrid working arrangements Collaborative and supportive work environment Clear pathways for career progression and professional development Excellent training and development programmes Opportunity to grow and progress your career with a leading company and more. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)