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We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to act as the commercial lead on our £20m Selby Station Gateway and public realm upgrade project in North Yorkshire.

You will take ownership of all commercial and contractual processes, leading, developing and constructively challenging the project team to ensure opportunities and risks are effectively managed.

This role will be key in ensuring the project is delivered within budget, to the highest quality standards, and exceeds customer expectations, with regular reporting to the Commercial Manager and Directors.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe, compliant working environment for all staff and supply chain partners
• Lead, develop and support the commercial team to deliver strong performance and best practice
• Produce accurate monthly reporting, including CVRs, cost plans and forecasting to support effective decision-making
• Manage main contract administration, including valuations, payments, change control and commercial reporting
• Oversee subcontract packages, including procurement, payments, change management and performance management
• Ensure all commercial activities are delivered in line with contractual requirements and company management procedures

About you

• Good appreciation of NEC contracts
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word & Contractual and Cost Management Systems
• Experience of working on large single or multiple smaller schemes
• CSCS appropriate
• First class time and outcome management skills
• Professional qualification such as CICES or MRICS, ideally Incorporated member, working towards full membership (Desirable)

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

Disability Confident Employer

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.