Senior Quantity Surveyor Site-based in Barrow-in-Furness Permanent, full-time Circa £75,000 per annum, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate Additional package including daily travel to and from site fully reimbursed, all reasonable expenses covered, private healthcare and a 4% employer pension contribution. Overnight accommodation options are also being considered. Winsearch is proud to partner with a long-established specialist contractor looking to appoint an MRICS-qualified Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major, long-term construction programme in Barrow-in-Furness. The initial programme is expected to run for approximately six years, with further projects being pursued as part of the contractor's plans to establish a substantial long-term presence in the area. This is a senior, site-based commercial role requiring recent NEC contract experience and an advanced understanding of project costing. The successful candidate will take ownership of compensation events, project changes, cost build-ups and inflation or deflation adjustments across high-value packages. The Role You'll lead the commercial management of roofing, cladding and associated construction packages across a large, highly regulated operational site. The wider programme includes new-build and remediation works across storage facilities, specialist industrial buildings, hangar-style structures and supporting buildings. Packages will include several roofing and cladding systems, technically complex interfaces and some masonry solutions. Reporting to senior commercial leadership, you'll work closely with project teams, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives to maintain commercial control throughout procurement and delivery. What You'll Be Doing Leading the commercial management of high-value construction packages Preparing and agreeing commercial strategies Administering NEC contracts and maintaining compliance with contractual timescales Managing early warnings, project changes and compensation events Producing detailed and properly substantiated compensation-event quotations Assessing labour, plant, material, programme and access implications Reviewing and validating estimates, cost build-ups and subcontractor pricing
Senior QS (Defence) in Barrow in Furness employer: Proman UK Careers
Join a leading aerospace manufacturing company in Dukinfield, where you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and offers competitive pay with opportunities for overtime. This organisation is committed to maintaining high-quality standards while fostering a collaborative environment, making it an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in the aerospace sector.
