Job Description
DescriptionWere looking for an experienced, detail-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in the commercial success of our projects. If youre confident working with stakeholders at all levels, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have a strong grasp of NEC contracts and construction processes, wed love to hear from you.What you will be doing:
* Build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, monitoring performance, resolving disputes, and ensuring smooth project delivery.
* Lead post-contract commercial management including budgets, forecasting, CVRs, cost reporting, and final accounts.
* Manage change control, maintain financial impact assessments, and measure variations from revised drawings.
* Oversee procurement strategies, approve subcontract orders, and ensure robust commercial terms.
* Negotiate compensation events and oversee subcontract administration, payments, and commercial correspondence.
* Identify cost risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies, ensuring accurate monthly reporting and governance.
* Support delivery teams with commercial advice, cost analysis, and contract compliance.
* Mentor and manage QSs, AQSs, trainees, and graduates to ensure high standards across all commercial outputs.
* Analyse costs, produce detailed performance reports, and contribute to continuous improvement.
* Drive integration of commercial processes across the business, promoting innovation and efficiency.
What you will bring:
* 5+ years experience as a QS on major civil engineering projects (rail, highways, infrastructure, utilities).
* Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, and JCT forms of contract, including variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
* Expertise in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and high-level commercial reporting.
* Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder management, and client communication.
* Strong leadership ability with experience mentoring junior staff.
* Highly detail-focused with excellent financial and contractual accuracy.
* Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
* RICS membership (or working towards) is a strong advantage.
* CSCS card required.
* Strategic thinker with resilience, integrity, and a proactive approach to risk and value.
Benefits:
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Private Healthcare
* Car Allowance
* Company Pension
* Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
* Health Care Cashplan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Car Leasing Scheme
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Life Assurance
* Buy/sell holidays
* Other discounts and Cashback plans
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