Senior Quantity Surveyor

Morson Talent

  • Lincolnshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
  • Apply easily
Anderselite are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of our national civil engineering client, the company operates across a wide range of projects such as: highways, rail, water and energy.
They're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial team, overseeing cost planning, estimating, budgeting, and financial reporting from project conception to completion.Key Responsibilities
- Cost Estimation: Produce accurate estimates and tender prices from first principles.
- Tendering: Prepare comprehensive tender submissions aligned with client requirements.
- BOQ Preparation: Compile detailed bills of quantities for construction projects.
- Risk Management: Identify and manage cost-related risks and variations throughout the project.
- Contract Administration: Support contract negotiations, amendments, and risk identification.
- Project Cost Control:
o Monitor budgets and ensure financial targets are met
o Prepare applications for payment
o Issue notices for early warnings, variations, and compensation events
o Draft contractual correspondence and assess entitlement to extensions of time
o Produce performance reports, forecasts, and valuations from drawings/surveys
- Subcontractor Management: Procure subcontractors and agree terms.
- Advisory Role: Advise the operations team on contractual and commercial matters.
- Team Oversight: Mentor Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors.Requirements
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar
- Proven experience in civil engineering projects
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and cost management
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience with NEC contracts
- Experience with projects valued £5-£20 million (preferred)
- Full UK driving licence requiredIf the above job role is of interest please apply directly today!

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