Estimate and control project costs Ensure structures meet legal and quality standards Prepare internal commercial reporting and other required reports Prepare valuations/applications for payment with supporting contract documentation Prepare cost reports for clients with contractually compliant supporting documentation Prepare and manage subcontract and material procurement schedules Administer subcontractor and supplier accounts, from detailed requisitions through subcontract payments to final accounts Undertake contract administration, including change management, and maintain associated registers Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change Utilise the costing system Visit various project sites within the North of England Requirements Experience in construction; civils, shafts and tunnelling desirable but not necessary Experience with IChemE desirable but not necessary Experience with NEC contracts essential Commercially astute with knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Good communication skills, including presentations Ability to negotiate and persuade others At least 5 years of Quantity Surveyor experience Ideally a minimum of 2 years as a Senior Quantity Surveyor Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, cost estimation, and project financial management, with a strong focus on NEC contracts and commercial risk assessment. Proficient in preparing detailed reports and managing subcontractor accounts while ensuring compliance with legal and quality standards. Highest-signal resume keywords NEC Contracts Experience Cost Estimation and Control Contract Administration Microsoft Office Proficiency Quantity Surveyor Experience Hard Skills Cost Estimation Contract Administration Valuations Change Management Commercial Reporting Risk Assessment Value Engineering Subcontract Management Procurement Scheduling Measurement Methods Soft Skills Communication Skills Negotiation Skills Persuasion Skills Industry Keywords Construction Civils Shafts Tunnelling IChemE Standard Forms of Contract Standard Methods of Measurement Tools
Senior Quantity Surveyor employer: Joseph Gallagher Limited
The Joseph Gallagher Group is an exceptional employer located in Wanlip, Leicester, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and safety through its award-winning LIFE culture programme. With a strong commitment to personal and professional growth, employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities while contributing to meaningful projects that positively impact local communities. As a family-owned business, we value honesty, quality, and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
