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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Workington

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Would you like to join a major infrastructure programme where your commercial expertise will directly influence project success, stakeholder confidence and long-term business performance?
 Do you have experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor administering NEC contracts, including compensation events, change control, valuations and final accounts on major infrastructure or engineering projects?
 Have you successfully led commercial and cost management activities, including budgeting, forecasting, procurement, subcontract management and risk mitigation on complex projects?
 
 The Opportunity
 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team delivering large scale infrastructure and engineering projects within a highly regulated environment. Due to continued project growth and a strong pipeline of work, this role offers the chance to take ownership of key work packages, providing commercial leadership from procurement and contract administration through to final account settlement. Working alongside project delivery, planning, engineering and procurement teams, you will play a critical role in managing project costs, mitigating risk, ensuring contractual compliance and maximising commercial value throughout the project lifecycle.
 
 Your duties and responsibilities will be:
Manage all commercial and cost management activities for assigned work packages
Prepare, manage and report project budgets, cost forecasts and cash flow profiles
Administer NEC contracts, including compensation events, change control and contractual compliance
Manage valuations, interim applications, variations and final accounts
Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities
Lead procurement activities, including tendering, evaluation, negotiation and subcontract appointment
Manage subcontractor accounts, payments, variations, claims and performance
Ensure robust change management processes are maintained throughout project delivery
Provide cost assurance and commercial governance across projects
Work closely with engineering, planning and project controls teams to manage cost, schedule and scope changes
Support the development and maintenance of project baselines
Produce detailed commercial reports, forecasts and performance updates for senior stakeholders
Support commercial strategy development to optimise project value and performance
Assist in the management of contractual claims and dispute resolution activities
Maintain accurate and auditable commercial records
Promote strong commercial awareness across project teams
Mentor and develop junior Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals
Collaborate with legal, procurement and risk teams to manage contractual and financial exposure
Ensure all commercial activities are delivered in line with governance, compliance and ethical standards
 You will have the following qualifications & experience:
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor position within infrastructure, construction, engineering, utilities, energy, defence, transportation or similarly regulated sectors
Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts
Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, cost reporting and cash flow
Demonstrable experience managing compensation events, change control and final accounts
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and manage contractual risk
Experience in subcontract procurement and subcontractor account management
Ability to produce accurate commercial reports and financial forecasts
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong understanding of cost management principles and commercial governance
Experience leading and mentoring commercial team members
 It’s great if you also have the following
Experience working within highly regulated project environments
Knowledge of assurance, audit and governance requirements on major projects
Experience supporting commercial claims and dispute resolution
Professional membership with RICS or working towards Chartered status
Experience leading commercial teams across multiple work packages or projects
Knowledge of project controls, risk management and integrated cost reporting
Advanced commercial systems and reporting experience
 The setting for the role
 This role is based within a complex project delivery environment where commercial performance, contractual compliance and stakeholder engagement are critical to success. You will work closely with project delivery teams, clients, supply chain partners and senior leadership to ensure robust commercial management throughout the project lifecycle. The position offers a collaborative and professional environment with the opportunity to influence strategic decision making while supporting the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
 
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

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