At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs and contracts for exciting water projects while collaborating with teams.
- Company: Respected contractor in the water industry with a strong growth trajectory.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company car, flexible working, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and exposure to high-profile projects.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on vital water infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience, with 5 years in heavy civils.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
Your new company is a well-established and highly respected contractor based in Telford operating within the water industry. This multi-accredited and agile contractor is appointed on multiple major water frameworks, including Severn Trent Water, and offers a strong pipeline of AMP8 projects as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Telford office with hybrid working and flexible working. Working hours: 9am - 5pm.
Your new role as Senior Quantity Surveyor will involve:
- Cost management, contractual support and commercial control across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects.
- Reporting to the Commercial Manager and working closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managing detailed cost forecasting, earned value analysis and commercial reporting.
- Maintaining Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and commercial plans.
- Preparing and submitting applications for payment.
- Managing subcontract procurement, negotiations, financial administration and performance.
- Liaising with clients and key stakeholders regarding variations, compensation events, claims and additional payments.
- Supporting cash flow management and ensuring commercial targets are achieved.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal teams.
- Driving continuous improvement and sharing commercial best practice across project teams.
- Supporting multiple projects across various sites as required.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years' experience quantity surveying within heavy civils, ideally the water sector.
- Experience of subcontract procurement, commercial management and financial control.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC form of contract.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to commute to sites as and when required.
What you'll get in return:
- Starting salary up to £70,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience).
- Company car or car allowance.
- Minimum 25 days' annual leave (option to buy 5 extra days).
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- Private healthcare.
- Life assurance.
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- Retail discounts.
- Fuel card.
- Free gym membership.
- Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Clear pathways for professional development and career progression.
- Opportunity to advance your career with a high-profile contractor.
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: VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
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