Job summary

A leading contractor is searching for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves taking ownership of multiple water infrastructure projects.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job description

A leading contractor is searching for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves taking ownership of multiple water infrastructure projects, ensuring they are commercially managed from tender handover through to final account. You will collaborate closely with both operations and delivery teams to help drive successful project outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of projects from tender handover to final account

• Monitor cost efficiency across operational teams

• Manage cashflow and sales forecasting

• Prepare and submit monthly payment applications

• Conduct cost/value reporting and forecasting

• Assess, issue, and manage sub-contract certificates

• Oversee budget management and procurement of sub-contractors

• Prepare and negotiate contract and sub-contract documents and terms

• Attend internal and external meetings as required

• Promote and uphold safe working practices within the commercial function

• Mentor and develop junior members of the commercial and delivery teams

• Liaise with other departments and support wider business needs

• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role

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Key Competencies & Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar role

• Strong commercial acumen with experience preparing detailed cost reports and forecasts

• Proficient in managing and administering NEC3 and NEC4 contracts

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Effective communicator, confident presenting to all levels including external stakeholders

• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and Word

• Ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines

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Qualifications & Sector Experience:

• Degree qualified in a relevant cost/commercial discipline

• Experience within the water industry is preferred

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Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated and proactive

• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach

• Collaborative team player with a mentoring mindset

• Committed to promoting high standards of health and safety

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If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding freelance opportunity in the water sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become the next Senior Quantity Surveyor on this exciting project.