Senior Quantity Surveyor

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK''s leading infrastructure contractors, a business with an outstanding track record of delivering major projects across the water, power and rail sectors.Following the successful award of a significant five-year framework, our client is expanding its commercial team to support the delivery of a long-term programme of clean and wastewater infrastructure works across North Wales. With a healthy order book and a strong reputation for investing in its people, this represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to join a business offering genuine career progression and long-term security.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will assume commercial responsibility for a portfolio of concurrent civil engineering schemes, typically ranging in value from -3 million to -8 million. Working closely with operational teams from pre-construction through to final account, you will ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations whilst maximising commercial performance and protecting the company''s financial position.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Full commercial management of multiple projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Administration of NEC contracts, including the management of compensation events, early warnings and contractual notices.
• Preparation of cost forecasts, CVRs, budgets and monthly commercial reports.
• Procurement, negotiation and management of subcontract packages.
• Valuation of completed works, applications for payment and management of cash flow.
• Identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Negotiation and agreement of variations and final accounts with both clients and subcontractors.
• Providing commercial support and guidance to operational teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, supply chain partners and key internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven background in quantity surveying within the civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure sectors and will have previous experience administering NEC contracts. You will be commercially astute, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and confident working collaboratively within integrated delivery teams.

Previous experience within the water sector would be advantageous, although candidates from wider infrastructure environments including highways, power, rail or heavy civil engineering will also be considered.

In return, you''ll be joining a financially secure contractor with an impressive pipeline of secured work, a collaborative working culture and a genuine commitment to developing its people. Alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you''ll have the opportunity to work on a flagship framework that will play a vital role in improving critical water infrastructure across North Wales for years to come.