Senior Quantity Surveyor- West Cumbria
Carey Group Plc
We’re looking for an experienced, detail‑driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in the commercial success of our projects. If you’re confident working with stakeholders at all levels, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and have a strong grasp of NEC contracts and construction processes, we’d love to hear from you.
What you will be doing:
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, monitoring performance, resolving disputes, and ensuring smooth project delivery.
- Lead post‑contract commercial management including budgets, forecasting, CVRs, cost reporting, and final accounts.
- Manage change control, maintain financial impact assessments, and measure variations from revised drawings.
- Oversee procurement strategies, approve subcontract orders, and ensure robust commercial terms.
- Negotiate compensation events and oversee subcontract administration, payments, and commercial correspondence.
- Identify cost risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies, ensuring accurate monthly reporting and governance.
- Support delivery teams with commercial advice, cost analysis, and contract compliance.
- Mentor and manage QSs, AQSs, trainees, and graduates to ensure high standards across all commercial outputs.
- Analyse costs, produce detailed performance reports, and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Drive integration of commercial processes across the business, promoting innovation and efficiency.
What you will bring:
- 5+ years’ experience as a QS on major civil engineering projects (rail, highways, infrastructure, utilities).
- Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, and JCT forms of contract, including variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
- Expertise in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and high‑level commercial reporting.
- Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder management, and client communication.
- Strong leadership ability with experience mentoring junior staff.
- Highly detail‑focused with excellent financial and contractual accuracy.
- Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
- RICS membership (or working towards) is a strong advantage.
- CSCS card required.
- Strategic thinker with resilience, integrity, and a proactive approach to risk and value.
Benefits:
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private Healthcare
- Car Allowance
- Company Pension
- Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
- Health Care Cashplan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car Leasing Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Life Assurance
- Buy/sell holidays
- Other discounts and Cashback plans
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