Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Location: Oxfordshire
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for all commercial and contractual aspects of major civil engineering and construction projects. Reporting to the Project Manager and commercial leadership team, you will lead cost management, procurement, subcontract administration, forecasting, reporting, and commercial risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maximising project profitability, protecting contractual entitlements, managing cash flow, and supporting the development of junior commercial staff.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Management
- Manage all commercial and contractual matters on assigned projects.
- Prepare and maintain accurate cost forecasts, cost-to-complete assessments, and cost/value reconciliations.
- Produce monthly valuations, commercial reports, and final account forecasts.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure robust commercial controls are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maximise revenue opportunities while minimising waste and commercial exposure.
- Monitor and recover contractual entitlements, variations, and claims. Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Lead procurement activities in accordance with company procedures.
- Prepare procurement schedules alongside project delivery teams.
- Evaluate subcontract packages, negotiate terms, and place orders in a timely manner.
- Ensure subcontractor scope, quality, programme, health, safety, and environmental obligations are clearly defined within contractual documentation.
- Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships to ensure successful project delivery. Subcontract Administration
- Measure, value, and certify subcontractor works.
- Manage subcontract applications, payments, variations, and final accounts.
- Ensure contractual notices are issued correctly and within required timescales.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records of liabilities, accruals, and forecasting information.
- Ensure subcontract performance is monitored and assessed throughout delivery. Contract Administration
- Review and understand contract conditions and commercial obligations. xgikmsk
- Provide contractual advice to project teams and management.
- Ensure all contractual communications and notices a...
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