Senior Quantity Surveyor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading international Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering contractor on a major energy infrastructure project based at Drax, North Yorkshire.

The business delivers innovative engineering solutions across a range of sectors including Energy, Power & Renewables, Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. With more than 40 years of industry experience, they provide high-quality contracting solutions using in-house, flexible resources to deliver a consistent, customer-focused service. The company is currently experiencing significant growth and is delivering large-scale projects across the UK and Europe.

The organisation recognises that its continued success is driven by its people and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where employees are encouraged to develop their careers. Investment in wellbeing, professional development and employee support is at the heart of the business culture.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial and contractual aspects of the project throughout its lifecycle, while supporting the successful delivery of a major engineering project.

• Managing the commercial and contractual requirements of the project from start to completion.
• Acting as the commercial interface with the client and contract team.
• Managing project procurement, including subcontractor packages.
• Conducting cost and risk analysis.
• Reviewing contractual correspondence from clients, design teams and subcontractors, identifying key commercial issues and preparing responses.
• Managing the commercial performance of subcontractors.
• Producing project costing, margin and cashflow reports.
• Managing change order procedures and negotiating costs with the client.
• Preparing monthly valuations and certificates.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.

To be considered, you should have:

• A degree (or equivalent third-level qualification) in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Previous experience leading or managing a team.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and commercial procedures.
• Experience managing or assessing contractual claims from either a contractor, consultant or client-side environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work within a high-performing team.

• 23 days annual leave.
• Company pension contributions with no waiting period.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Private health insurance contribution.
• Life and disability cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their families.
• Educational assistance, CPD and chartership support.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

You'll be joining a business that is committed to continuous improvement, innovation and empowering its people. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, drive improvements and take ownership of delivering high-quality projects. The organisation operates an integrated health, safety, environmental and quality management system and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can develop and succeed.

If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to join a growing engineering contractor delivering complex, high-profile projects across the UK and Europe, we'd love to hear from you.