Your new company:
A leading civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex heavy civils and infrastructure projects across the UK. Operating across sectors including highways, structures, earthworks, utilities and major infrastructure, the business is known for its commitment to safety, innovation and high-quality project delivery. Due to continued growth and a significant project award, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a major long-term scheme.
Your new role:
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of a major heavy civils project. Based predominantly on-site, you will work closely with operational teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved while maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing all commercial aspects of a major civils project from inception through to final account.
- Administering NEC contracts and ensuring contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Preparing, submitting and agreeing interim valuations and applications for payment.
- Managing subcontract procurement, payments, variations and change control.
- Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities.
- Producing accurate cost forecasts, CVRs and financial reports.
- Supporting project teams with commercial advice and contractual guidance.
- Negotiating and agreeing final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
- Monitoring project performance against budgets and programme targets.
- Mentoring and supporting junior commercial staff where required.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within heavy civils, infrastructure or major engineering projects.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
- Experience managing projects with significant values and complex commercial challenges.
- Ability to work effectively within a site-based project environment.
- Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness with a proactive approach to risk management.
- Proficiency in commercial reporting, cost control and forecasting.
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Car allowance or company vehicle.
- Bonus scheme.
- Private healthcare.
- Pension contribution.
- Life assurance.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on a flagship infrastructure project with long-term security.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
What you need to do now:
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