Senior Quantity Surveyor at Orton Group, Wolverhampton

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Projects located between Manchester and North London

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor, supporting the successful delivery of Mechanical & Electrical projects across commercial, industrial, infrastructure and rail environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting and enhancing the commercial interests of the business throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-contract support and procurement through to final account settlement.

This role requires an individual with a strong understanding of contract law and contract administration, particularly NEC forms of contract, who can confidently manage commercial risk, maximise project profitability and build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and delivery teams.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, commercially driven, contractually aware and capable of influencing project outcomes through proactive commercial management.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Manage the commercial performance of multiple M&E projects from contract award through to final account
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and profitability
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports and commercial reviews
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with commercial objectives and company targets
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
• Support Project Managers and Contracts Managers with commercial decision-making

Contract Administration

• Administer contracts and provide expert contractual guidance to project teams
• Manage Early Warning Notices, Compensation Events and contractual correspondence
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and timescales
• Interpret contract requirements and advise management on contractual responsibilities and risks
• Support negotiation of contract amendments, settlements and dispute resolution where required
• Maintain accurate contractual records and audit trails

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

• Procure subcontract packages and major materials
• Prepare enquiries, analyse quotations and undertake commercial evaluations
• Negotiate subcontract T&C's
• Manage subcontractors
• Monitor procurement
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers/subcontractors

Valuations, Applications & Final Accounts

• Prepare/agree interim applications for payment
• Assess and value subcontractor applications
• Manage variations, change control and compensation events
• Prepare/negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors
• Ensure all commercial entitlements are secured and recovered
• Monitor cashflow and payments across projects

Commercial Risk & Change Management

• Identify, monitor and mitigate commercial risks
• Maintain project risk registers relating to contractual and commercial matters
• Lead commercial assessments of programme delays, design changes/client-driven variations
• Ensure robust change control procedures are implemented
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution activities

Pre-Construction

• Review tenders/contract conditions
• Identify commercial risks
• Support estimating teams
• Review subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Assist with value engineering initiatives/alternative procurement strategies

Programme & Project Controls

• Assess the commercial impact of programme changes and delays
• Ensure commercial reporting aligns with project delivery performance
• Support recovery strategies where projects deviate from agreed programmes
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a QS or Senior QS within the M&E or Building Services sector
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and practical contract administration
• Detailed understanding of commercial management principles/contract law
• Experience managing projects from pre-contract stage through to final account
• Experience procuring and managing subcontract packages
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent financial and commercial reporting capability
• High level of competence with Excel and commercial reporting systems

• Rail project experience
• Experience working within M&E live operational environments
• SMSTS qualification
• Project management/document control systems

We are seeking a commercially driven professional who:

• Extensive experience within M&E environments
• Possesses an excellent understanding of NEC contracts and contract law
• Takes pride in maintaining high commercial standards and robust contractual controls
• Can identify risks before they become issues and implement practical solutions

In return, we offer

• Company pension
• Bonus scheme
• Additional leave
• Discount South Staffs leisure and Telford & Wrekin leisure membership
• Discount scheme
• Employee assistant programme

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Orton Group, please do not hesitate to apply.

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