Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
NG Bailey

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead commercial management on exciting MEP projects and maximise profitability.
  • Company: Join a leading independent engineering firm with a rich history and innovative culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive pension, private medical insurance, and flexible benefits tailored to you.
  • Other info: Be part of a supportive team with clear progression paths and ongoing training.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while developing your career.
  • Qualifications: Strong experience in commercial management and MEP works; leadership skills preferred.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team out of Manchester and work across our project pipeline. In this role you will implement best commercial practices to maintain and maximise the profitability and financial performance as part of a wider Commercial team that we are building.

We are looking for someone with strong experience in Commercial management with at least some exposure to MEP works. This role may need to manage a small team, so leadership experience would also be desired.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

  • Helping to set up the projects and framework from an early stage, reporting into a Commercial Manager.
  • Where relevant, manage and coach any Quantity Surveyors or Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
  • Review and interpret contract terms and conditions, identifying and mitigating risks and enhancing opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with all aspects of the contract, liaise with the project teams on project status.
  • Identify, qualify and manage the agreement process of any changes to NG Bailey’s contractual obligations.
  • Take responsibility for the cash flow forecasting, submission and receipt of payments.
  • Monitor and forecast costs and revenue through project lifecycle.
  • Assist with procurement and management of subcontractors.
  • Provide accurate reporting of costs, projections, contingency, liabilities, sales and margins.
  • Develop and maintain positive long-term relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Working alongside the project team and Commercial manager, negotiate the settlement of the final account and facilitate sign off.
  • Ensure all necessary records and reports are generated and maintained.
  • Assist in any dispute resolution process.

What we’re looking for:

  • Ideally with MEP experience from a similar background.
  • Experience of responsibility for the commercial aspects of medium to large MEP projects.

Some of what you can expect includes:

  • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
  • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
  • Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

NG Bailey

Contact Details:

NG Bailey Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Quantity Surveyor

Commercial Management
MEP Works Experience
Leadership Skills
Contract Review and Interpretation
Risk Management
Cash Flow Forecasting
Cost Monitoring and Forecasting