Senior Quantity Surveyor

CDM Recruitment

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civils

Location: North East
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established civil engineering contractor delivering a range of projects across the North East.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure, with experience managing the commercial delivery of projects from start to finish.

The Role

  • Taking commercial responsibility for civils projects from contract award through to final account

  • Managing valuations, applications for payment and cash flow

  • Preparing and managing cost reports and forecasts

  • Managing subcontractor accounts, payments and variations

  • Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities

  • Reviewing contracts and managing contractual obligations

  • Managing change, compensation events and variations

  • Supporting procurement and subcontractor tendering

  • Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Engineers

  • Managing client and subcontractor relationships

  • Preparing and agreeing final accounts

  • Providing commercial reporting to senior management

  • Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff where required

About You

  • Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering/groundworks

  • Strong knowledge of roads, sewers, drainage, earthworks and infrastructure

  • Experience managing projects and commercial teams

  • Strong understanding of NEC and/or other construction contracts

  • Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills

  • Experience managing subcontractors and client accounts

  • Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting and financial reporting

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent experience

Strong civils experience is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior QS to join a reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the North East and opportunities for progression.

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