Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: London
Type: Full Time
Red Sky Personnel is representing a leading main contractor delivering a major, high-profile infrastructure project in London. Due to continued project demands, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience across civils, utilities, and/or design packages to take responsibility for the commercial management of a key section of works from initiation through to close-out.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will oversee and manage all cost management and contract management activities for their allocated package(s), ensuring robust commercial control, accurate reporting, and effective contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and subcontractors
Manage incentivisation arrangements where applicable
Oversee the assessment of EWNs and compensation events
Produce regular cash flow forecasts and report expenditure against incentive targets
Lead the change management process, consulting with project and design teams to assess cost and risk impacts
Produce monthly consolidated cost and expenditure reports
Oversee monthly valuation processes and contractor payments
Review contractor, supplier, and design-related claims and support adjudication and settlement recommendations
Manage final accounts and contract close-out activities
Oversee the issue of consultant, supplier, and contractor instructions for approval
Support audits of accounts and commercial systems
Manage financial contingencies and risk allowances in line with programme position
Provide commercial input into tender documentation and procurement strategies
Oversee cost analysis of tender returns, including open-book and two-stage procurement
Ensure all project and design instructions are reviewed for cost implications
Support change control processes and assess cost impacts of proposed changes
Technical Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of all aspects of commercial management
In-depth experience with NEC forms of contract
Experience managing civils, utilities, and/or design packages
Understanding of integrated reporting and commercial control systems
Knowledge of programme and change management
Confident user of IT systems and commercial software
Behavioural Competencies
Ability to lead and support a commercial team
Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic overview
Confident communicator, able to present to senior stakeholders
Qualifications, Certifications & Experience
Proven experience in commercial management
Experience working on major projects valued at £100m+
Formal qualification (RICS or similar) or equivalent proven experience
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