Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team for a high-profile design and build project commencing in the new year. This flagship project includes significant earthworks, complex reinforced concrete (RC) structures, and a large-scale steel portal frame building with associated cladding. As a Senior QS, you will play a critical role in ensuring the project’s commercial success by managing subcontractors, delivering accurate financial reporting, and overseeing all cost control functions. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to bring expertise in cost and financial management to a high-value, complex project. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end financial oversight, including subcontractor management, project cost management, financial analysis, and ensuring commercial viability. Key Responsibilities: • Financial & Cost Management: Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and managing project costs against set budgets. • Subcontractor Management: Lead the procurement and management of subcontractors, negotiate contracts, assess work progress, and ensure timely payment in line with contract terms. • Commercial Reporting: Develop and maintain detailed commercial and financial reporting systems to support project goals and inform senior management. • Risk Analysis & Management: Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project profitability. • Contract Administration: Oversee contract administration, including reviewing and managing contract variations, claims, and final accounts. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with key stakeholders, including the client, partners, design team, and other project team members, ensuring all financial objectives align with project milestones. • Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies throughout the project lifecycle. • Estimating: Estimating and Candy Estimating Software experience an advantage, however not essential. About You Skills & Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Chartered or working towards SCSI Chartership is desirable but not essential. • Experience: 6–10 years of experience in civil engineering/commercial building construction, ideally with a focus on large-scale infrastructure or design-build projects. • Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of financial management systems (e.g., Candy Estimating System, IFS). • Financial Management: Demonstrated expertise in financial management, including cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control. • Commercial Awareness: Excellent commercial and accounting skills, with a strong understanding of industry standards, best practices, and market trends. Strong understanding of all current Main Contract Conditions is also required. • Analytical Skills: Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills to support effective decision-making. • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels. What We Offer: • Competitive Salary: Attractive salary package commensurate with experience. • Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefits package, including pension and health coverage. • Career Growth Potential: Opportunity for career advancement within a leading civil engineering contractor, with exposure to large-scale and complex projects. • Collaborative Environment: A supportive work environment that values commercial focus and teamwork. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to make a significant impact on one of the region’s most exciting projects. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now to join our dynamic and growing team.