Job PurposeWorking within the Project Commercial Team, the Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) will provide full commercial support across projects from pre-construction through to final account and handover.The role is responsible for identifying and mitigating commercial risks, while also maximising opportunities to ensure optimal project margins. The SQS will ensure full commercial compliance and governance across all projects, delivering accurate reporting to both internal stakeholders and clients.You will play a key role in budget development, client proposals, and maintaining strong financial performance throughout the lifecycle of each project. This includes protecting and enhancing contractual margins, managing subcontractor accounts, and leading the commercial aspects of project delivery.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide end-to-end commercial management from project inception to final accountIdentify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks across projectsIdentify and maximise commercial opportunities to improve project marginsEnsure full compliance with commercial governance and approval processesPrepare and present commercial reports to internal stakeholders and clientsDevelop project budgets and client proposals, ensuring value for money while achieving margin targetsProtect and enhance contractual margin expectations throughout project deliveryLead the final account process to successful conclusionComplete monthly CVRs and review inputs from junior team members to ensure accuracy and performanceManage subcontractor accounts, including procurement, valuation, and final accounts
Qualifications & ExperienceDegree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similarStrong NEC contract experience within civil engineeringProven track record in managing project finances and marginsGood IT and reporting skills
Skills & CompetenciesStrong commercial awareness and negotiation skillsAbility to manage contracts up to 50MFull commercial management of projectsStrong contract administration and reportingLeadership and team-focusedProactive and solution-drivenStrong communicator
- Commercial experience within civil engineering
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