Highways Quantity Surveyor You're a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys detail, ownership and seeing projects delivered safely, on time and to budget. In this role, you'll be a key commercial voice within multidisciplinary project teams, helping to shape some of the most interesting civil engineering schemes in the Leeds area. You'll have the autonomy to make a real impact while being supported by experienced colleagues who value your expertise. Join a team where your commercial judgement really matters You'll be working for a respected civil engineering contractor delivering a wide range of infrastructure projects. As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be trusted to lead on commercial matters, build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, and ensure your projects deliver profitable, sustainable outcomes. What you'll be doing day to day In this Quantity Surveyor position, you will: Prepare and submit interim payment applications and project final accounts Use civil engineering standard forms of contract, including NEC3 and NEC4 Raise and manage early warnings and play a key role in risk reduction Notify, assess and submit quotations for compensation events Procure sub-contractors in line with the project programme Carry out contract administration of sub-contracts Assess sub-contractors' payment applications, issue payment notices and arrange payments Agree sub-contract final accounts Measure quantities both on site and from drawings where required Produce accurate internal valuations, sub-contract liabilities and cost value reconciliations in line with the commercial reporting timetable Work closely with the project team to monitor progress and effectively manage risks and opportunities Help ensure good quality and accurate site records are kept and maintained You may also be asked to support other reasonable duties from time to time that fall within the scope of the role. What you'll need to bring Qualifications & experience Experience working on civil engineering projects Familiarity with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts Skills & attributes Excellent written, verbal and telephone communication skills Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work to deadlines A proactive "can do / will do" attitude Reliable, punctual and focused on working safely and efficiently Good time management and organisational skills Professional, polite and approachable manner Open to new ideas and other viewpoints Takes responsibility for managing own performance and personal development Keeps colleagues informed of progress on key tasks Valid UK driving licence Salary, rewards and what's in it for you Salary: up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience A competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance Support for professional development and qualification progression Your development, location and working pattern Clear opportunities to progress your career as a Quantity Surveyor within a growing civil engineering business Ongoing professional development and exposure to a variety of projects Based in Leeds, with work across the local area and occasional travel as projects require Full-time role, working predominantly Monday to Friday in a mix of site and office environments FOOTNOTE If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on or email for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Highways Quantity Surveyor You're a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys detail, ownership and seeing projects delivered safely, on time and to budget. In this role, you'll be a key commercial voice within multidisciplinary project teams, helping to shape some of the most interesting civil engineering schemes in the Leeds area. You'll have the autonomy to make a real impact while being supported by experienced colleagues who value your expertise. Join a team where your commercial judgement really matters You'll be working for a respected civil engineering contractor delivering a wide range of infrastructure projects. As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be trusted to lead on commercial matters, build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, and ensure your projects deliver profitable, sustainable outcomes. What you'll be doing day to day In this Quantity Surveyor position, you will: Prepare and submit interim payment applications and project final accounts Use civil engineering standard forms of contract, including NEC3 and NEC4 Raise and manage early warnings and play a key role in risk reduction Notify, assess and submit quotations for compensation events Procure sub-contractors in line with the project programme Carry out contract administration of sub-contracts Assess sub-contractors' payment applications, issue payment notices and arrange payments Agree sub-contract final accounts Measure quantities both on site and from drawings where required Produce accurate internal valuations, sub-contract liabilities and cost value reconciliations in line with the commercial reporting timetable Work closely with the project team to monitor progress and effectively manage risks and opportunities Help ensure good quality and accurate site records are kept and maintained You may also be asked to support other reasonable duties from time to time that fall within the scope of the role. What you'll need to bring Qualifications & experience Experience working on civil engineering projects Familiarity with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts Skills & attributes Excellent written, verbal and telephone communication skills Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work to deadlines A proactive "can do / will do" attitude Reliable, punctual and focused on working safely and efficiently Good time management and organisational skills Professional, polite and approachable manner Open to new ideas and other viewpoints Takes responsibility for managing own performance and personal development Keeps colleagues informed of progress on key tasks Valid UK driving licence Salary, rewards and what's in it for you Salary: up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience A competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance Support for professional development and qualification progression Your development, location and working pattern Clear opportunities to progress your career as a Quantity Surveyor within a growing civil engineering business Ongoing professional development and exposure to a variety of projects Based in Leeds, with work across the local area and occasional travel as projects require Full-time role, working predominantly Monday to Friday in a mix of site and office environments FOOTNOTE If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on or email for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Overview Our client is building a collaborative team of talented individuals who care deeply about quality, character, and meaningful design. If you're an Engineer who's passionate about design, driven to make a difference, and eager to be part of a purpose-led environment, this is the opportunity for you. Responsibilities Structural design and detailing in timber, steel, masonry, and reinforced concrete Preparing design calculations, technical drawings, and reports Coordinating across projects from concept to completion Liaising confidently with architects, contractors, and clients Conducting site inspections and resolving construction queries Ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in every stage of design Qualifications Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (minimum 2:1) Minimum 3- years of UK-based post-graduate experience Strong grasp of UK Building Regulations, construction methods, and Eurocodes Experience in both residential and commercial structural projects Confident communicator with strong project management abilities Proficient in AutoCAD, Tekla, and structural analysis software Comfortable using Revit and producing coordinated BIM outputs Experince with timber, steel, masonry, and RC design Passionate about sustainability and reducing embodied carbon through design Chartered or working toward chartership (support provided) What's On Offer Competive salary DOE Annual performance bonus Company pension Free gym membership Quarterly and annual team lunches and social events Access Talent Group is working with a forward-thinking and innovative leading Structural and Civil design consultancy looking for Structural Technicians of varying levels to work across Wales and the UK on a mix of Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Entertainment, Heritage and Salary : Competitive Sector : Civil & Structural Engineering Contract Type : Permanent Town/City : Cardiff A well-established marine engineering company is seeking Class 1 MMA SC Coded Welders to support a long-term vessel refit project throughout 2025. This is a high-profile, secure contract based in the South West of England, working in confined spaces and submarine environments Salary : £34.50 to £49.50 Per Hour Sector : Oil, Gas & Energy, Civil & Structural Engineering, Construction - UK Contract Type : Contract Town/City : Devonport The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a small team and heading up the Structures division locally. The role involves developing business, meeting clients, and winning new work, while also contributing technically to projects. In addition, the Associate Structu Salary : Competitive Sector : Civil & Structural Engineering Contract Type : Permanent Town/City : Nottingham A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to join its growing team in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to deliver a diverse portfolio of building and infrastructure projects, guiding them from feas Salary : £50,000 to £65,000 Per Annum Sector : Transport Infrastructure, Civil & Structural Engineering Contract Type : Permanent Town/City : Leeds Intermediate Quantity Surveyor - West LondonSalary: Up to £50k DOE + Bonus + Travel ExpensesPermanent Single-Stage InterviewAre you a driven Intermediate Quantity Surveyor looking to fast-track your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a g Salary : £30,000 to £50,000 Per Annum Sector : Civil & Structural Engineering, Construction - UK Contract Type : Permanent Town/City : Wembley
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Overview Our client is building a collaborative team of talented individuals who care deeply about quality, character, and meaningful design. If you're an Engineer who's passionate about design, driven to make a difference, and eager to be part of a purpose-led environment, this is the opportunity for you. Responsibilities Structural design and detailing in timber, steel, masonry, and reinforced concrete Preparing design calculations, technical drawings, and reports Coordinating across projects from concept to completion Liaising confidently with architects, contractors, and clients Conducting site inspections and resolving construction queries Ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in every stage of design Qualifications Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (minimum 2:1) Minimum 3- years of UK-based post-graduate experience Strong grasp of UK Building Regulations, construction methods, and Eurocodes Experience in both residential and commercial structural projects Confident communicator with strong project management abilities Proficient in AutoCAD, Tekla, and structural analysis software Comfortable using Revit and producing coordinated BIM outputs Experince with timber, steel, masonry, and RC design Passionate about sustainability and reducing embodied carbon through design Chartered or working toward chartership (support provided) What's On Offer Competive salary DOE Annual performance bonus Company pension Free gym membership Quarterly and annual team lunches and social events Access Talent Group is working with a forward-thinking and innovative leading Structural and Civil design consultancy looking for Structural Technicians of varying levels to work across Wales and the UK on a mix of Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Entertainment, Heritage and Salary : Competitive Sector : Civil & Structural Engineering Contract Type : Permanent Town/City : Cardiff A well-established marine engineering company is seeking Class 1 MMA SC Coded Welders to support a long-term vessel refit project throughout 2025. This is a high-profile, secure contract based in the South West of England, working in confined spaces and submarine environments Salary : £34.50 to £49.50 Per Hour Sector : Oil, Gas & Energy, Civil & Structural Engineering, Construction - UK Contract Type : Contract Town/City : Devonport The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a small team and heading up the Structures division locally. The role involves developing business, meeting clients, and winning new work, while also contributing technically to projects. In addition, the Associate Structu Salary : Competitive Sector : Civil & Structural Engineering Contract Type : Permanent Town/City : Nottingham A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to join its growing team in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to deliver a diverse portfolio of building and infrastructure projects, guiding them from feas Salary : £50,000 to £65,000 Per Annum Sector : Transport Infrastructure, Civil & Structural Engineering Contract Type : Permanent Town/City : Leeds Intermediate Quantity Surveyor - West LondonSalary: Up to £50k DOE + Bonus + Travel ExpensesPermanent Single-Stage InterviewAre you a driven Intermediate Quantity Surveyor looking to fast-track your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a g Salary : £30,000 to £50,000 Per Annum Sector : Civil & Structural Engineering, Construction - UK Contract Type : Permanent Town/City : Wembley
PSR is working with a national tier one major contractor that has secured a number of significant projects this year. They have a pipeline of work that extends into 2025. We have been asked to source a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be part of a project team. Our client is a highly reputable, civil engineering and construction contractor that undertakes civil engineering schemes across the UK, from £5m to over £100m.
Projects undertaken include but not limited to roads, structures and infrastructure upgrades. You will benefit from working for a contractor that has an interesting and diverse portfolio of clients. Our client has an outstanding and demonstrable track record of providing career path from Quantity Surveyor, to Senior Quantity Surveyor, then into management roles
Duties Include:
Procurement and letting of sub-contract packages
Sub-contract account management
Monthly valuations and variations
Monthly reporting
Internal liaison
Sound communication skills required, to facilitate efficient working from homeSalary & Package
The salary on offer is negotiable, dependent on an individuals experience. Candidates whom have undertaken a similar role previously, with an equivalent contractor should be able to achieve the higher end of the salary bracket
Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
PSR is working with a national tier one major contractor that has secured a number of significant projects this year. They have a pipeline of work that extends into 2025. We have been asked to source a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be part of a project team. Our client is a highly reputable, civil engineering and construction contractor that undertakes civil engineering schemes across the UK, from £5m to over £100m.
Projects undertaken include but not limited to roads, structures and infrastructure upgrades. You will benefit from working for a contractor that has an interesting and diverse portfolio of clients. Our client has an outstanding and demonstrable track record of providing career path from Quantity Surveyor, to Senior Quantity Surveyor, then into management roles
Duties Include:
Procurement and letting of sub-contract packages
Sub-contract account management
Monthly valuations and variations
Monthly reporting
Internal liaison
Sound communication skills required, to facilitate efficient working from homeSalary & Package
The salary on offer is negotiable, dependent on an individuals experience. Candidates whom have undertaken a similar role previously, with an equivalent contractor should be able to achieve the higher end of the salary bracket
Construction Jobs
LS15, Cross Gates, City and Borough of Leeds
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Bellway is a FTSE 250 house builder, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, which operates 22 trading divisions across England, Scotland and Wales. The company has grown from a family firm, established more than 70 years ago, into a respected national brand, selling over ten thousand homes a year.
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Yorkshire Division is looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Division’s Commercial department.
The Role
This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing the commercial aspects of each development. This includes managing the costs for each site and ensuring that targets are met by managing and controlling the budgets and valuations. Senior Surveyors are typically allocated sites that are more complex by nature, whether this is due to the type of construction, the speed of construction, or whether it is a multi-phase site or a consortium site (shared infrastructure with another developer).
The Senior Quantity Surveyor reports to the Commercial Manager.
Principle accountabilities of the role include:
* Produce draft budgets and site start budgets for each site allocated to the Quantity Surveyor.
* Produce quarterly valuations and complete material ‘cost to complete’ exercises for each site the Quantity Surveyor is responsible for.
* Produce sub-contract payments and final accounts, ensuring that the sub-contractor has signed these off.
* Produce sub-contract orders, ensuring they are authorised by the authorised representative, together with all necessary documentation to comply with Group Commercial Policy.
* Complete on-site measurements and assess payments to contractors.
* Attend and contribute to various meetings, such as pre-order meetings, quarterly valuation meetings and project review meetings with senior management, construction team as well as external contractors.
* Manage all sub-contract orders on site, meeting sub-contractors as and when required.
* Maintain trade specifications.
* Price customer extras and liaise with sales department as necessary.
* Manage Professional Fees Budget.
* Assist with material buying when required.
* Assist the Estimator and / or Commercial Manager with take-off’s for land appraisals when required
Experience, Qualifications and Skill
Experience
* Experience of working as a Quantity Surveyor or Surveyor with a residential house builder
* Knowledge of cost control systems and valuation reporting.
* Ideally experience of managing Housing Association contracts.
Qualifications and Training
* HND/HNC Building Studies
* GCSE Grade C/4+ or equivalent in English and Maths
* Current CSCS card or equivalent is desirable
* RICS Professional Membership
* BSc in Quantity Surveying desirable
Skills and Aptitude
* Strong communication and listening skills, with good negotiation skills
* Highly motivated to deliver quality developments
* Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
* Excellent attention to detail and demonstrates ability to meet deadlines
* IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems
* Good administration skills
* Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
* Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
* Office based role, with travel within the Divisional area.
* Ability to travel to development sites as and when required.
In return we can offer you:
Competitive salary
Company car / car allowance
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Jul 14, 2020
Permanent
Senior Quantity Surveyor
When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.
Bellway is a FTSE 250 house builder, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, which operates 22 trading divisions across England, Scotland and Wales. The company has grown from a family firm, established more than 70 years ago, into a respected national brand, selling over ten thousand homes a year.
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Yorkshire Division is looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Division’s Commercial department.
The Role
This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing the commercial aspects of each development. This includes managing the costs for each site and ensuring that targets are met by managing and controlling the budgets and valuations. Senior Surveyors are typically allocated sites that are more complex by nature, whether this is due to the type of construction, the speed of construction, or whether it is a multi-phase site or a consortium site (shared infrastructure with another developer).
The Senior Quantity Surveyor reports to the Commercial Manager.
Principle accountabilities of the role include:
* Produce draft budgets and site start budgets for each site allocated to the Quantity Surveyor.
* Produce quarterly valuations and complete material ‘cost to complete’ exercises for each site the Quantity Surveyor is responsible for.
* Produce sub-contract payments and final accounts, ensuring that the sub-contractor has signed these off.
* Produce sub-contract orders, ensuring they are authorised by the authorised representative, together with all necessary documentation to comply with Group Commercial Policy.
* Complete on-site measurements and assess payments to contractors.
* Attend and contribute to various meetings, such as pre-order meetings, quarterly valuation meetings and project review meetings with senior management, construction team as well as external contractors.
* Manage all sub-contract orders on site, meeting sub-contractors as and when required.
* Maintain trade specifications.
* Price customer extras and liaise with sales department as necessary.
* Manage Professional Fees Budget.
* Assist with material buying when required.
* Assist the Estimator and / or Commercial Manager with take-off’s for land appraisals when required
Experience, Qualifications and Skill
Experience
* Experience of working as a Quantity Surveyor or Surveyor with a residential house builder
* Knowledge of cost control systems and valuation reporting.
* Ideally experience of managing Housing Association contracts.
Qualifications and Training
* HND/HNC Building Studies
* GCSE Grade C/4+ or equivalent in English and Maths
* Current CSCS card or equivalent is desirable
* RICS Professional Membership
* BSc in Quantity Surveying desirable
Skills and Aptitude
* Strong communication and listening skills, with good negotiation skills
* Highly motivated to deliver quality developments
* Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
* Excellent attention to detail and demonstrates ability to meet deadlines
* IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems
* Good administration skills
* Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
* Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
* Office based role, with travel within the Divisional area.
* Ability to travel to development sites as and when required.
In return we can offer you:
Competitive salary
Company car / car allowance
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways schemes
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to work on a package of works, all Highways based for a minimum 6 month period.
Location: Leeds - 4 days a week working from home
Salary: £350pd - £400pd depending on experience
Duration: 6 months +
Start date: ASAP
Role Description:
Working for a main contractors Infrastructure team where you will be responsible for a package of minor works schemes, all NEC based on highway schemes. Involved we a mixture of new schemes starting and the close out of existing projects hence 1 day a week might be required for site visits or client meetings if not being conducted by MS Teams.
You need to be experienced on the NEC forms of contract and working in the highways sector as your support will be via MS Teams with the Commercial team all working from home. Proven experience of monthly reporting, final accounts and project variations are required as you will be hitting the ground running as an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on a freelance basis.
Required Experience:
Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor in the Infrastructure sector
NEC contractual knowledge
Full Driving licence due to the region you cover
PLEASE NOTE
You must be living and eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position
If you are interested in applying for this or other roles, please forward your CV to Phil at The Resolute Group or call (phone number removed)
All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence
Jul 07, 2020
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways schemes
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to work on a package of works, all Highways based for a minimum 6 month period.
Location: Leeds - 4 days a week working from home
Salary: £350pd - £400pd depending on experience
Duration: 6 months +
Start date: ASAP
Role Description:
Working for a main contractors Infrastructure team where you will be responsible for a package of minor works schemes, all NEC based on highway schemes. Involved we a mixture of new schemes starting and the close out of existing projects hence 1 day a week might be required for site visits or client meetings if not being conducted by MS Teams.
You need to be experienced on the NEC forms of contract and working in the highways sector as your support will be via MS Teams with the Commercial team all working from home. Proven experience of monthly reporting, final accounts and project variations are required as you will be hitting the ground running as an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on a freelance basis.
Required Experience:
Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor in the Infrastructure sector
NEC contractual knowledge
Full Driving licence due to the region you cover
PLEASE NOTE
You must be living and eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position
If you are interested in applying for this or other roles, please forward your CV to Phil at The Resolute Group or call (phone number removed)
All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence
This challenging and exciting opportunity, requires an individual with a proven and demonstrable track record of achievement at a senior or managing level of quantity surveying from within any area of the construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, structural or specialist sub-contracting sectors.
Our client is one of the leading independent geotechnical and ground engineering specialists in the UK that enables them to deliver projects nationwide and deliver high quality geotechnical, geo-environmental and ground engineering investigations and services. They operate within a variety of sectors that include high-rise buildings, brownfield and waterside developments, bridges, railways, highways, pipelines, offshore energy and multi-utilities. Projects vary in size and complexity, from small ground investigations to multi-million pound developments for clients including developers, house builders, architects, consultant engineers, central government, local authorities, main contractors and utilities operators.
Overview
The business has a strategy to grow significantly over the next three to five years, coupled with the recent award of several long term major HS2 contracts, resulting in a number of exciting opportunities for a number of Senior Quantity Surveyors Engineers to play a key role in realising this strategy. The successful candidates will assist and lead all commercial and contractual matters, and effectively support the Commercial Director and Management team to ensure successful and profitable delivery of a wide range of technically complex and challenging projects.
The Role
* Overseeing commercial activities and financial governance, working closely with the operations and pre-contract teams
* Risk assessment, identification and management
* Cash flow management, and cost and budget compliance
* Continual review and challenge of existing processes to identify and implement best practice
* Negotiate and approve contracts and sub-contracts, ensuring contracts have been compiled and implemented prior to commencement of works, and review third party contracts
* To assist in the commercial elements of oversee tendering activities including enquiries, bid evaluations, proposals of bidder selection and risk avoidance
* Negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes
* Identifying and managing risk and opportunities associated with contracts
* Provide commercial and contractual advice to both the operations and pre-contract teams
* Notification, preparation and agreement of insurance claims
* Attend project review, progress and close out meetings
* Oversee WIP levels and cashflow to ensure efficient process of cash collection
* Oversee the timely submission of final accounts to clients
* Maintain a register of contractual claims and disputes for and against the company
* Undertake annual audits for each main contract to ensure good practice and compliance with procedures
* Prepare monthly financial reports identifying any trends or areas for improvement
* Managing the entire lifecycle of contracts, including final accounts measurement and agreement of interim assessments, EWN’s, CE’s and EoT’s etc
* Financial reconciliation and contractual administration and reporting
* Attending and contributing to risk management, value engineering, cost and value, and progress and design meetings
* Preparation of CVR’s, including KPI information, estimates of defined costs to complete and pain / gain position
* Preparing and agreeing final accounts and sub-contracts
* Acting as a senior member of the commercial team, thus leading from the front with a positive, enthusiastic and motivated work ethic
The Person
* A Quantity Surveying Degree is desirable, however and HNC or HND combined with commensurate experience will be considered
* A sound working knowledge of construction and contract law, and various forms and conditions of contract
* A detailed knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement processes
* A thorough knowledge of a wide range of civil engineering or specialist construction techniques
* The ability to apply the knowledge and principles of commercial management to a variety of turnkey construction projects
* Working knowledge of basic plant, equipment and materials
An attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity in security of work and forward career progression.
We are committed to equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion and belief or nationality
Jun 23, 2020
Permanent
This challenging and exciting opportunity, requires an individual with a proven and demonstrable track record of achievement at a senior or managing level of quantity surveying from within any area of the construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, structural or specialist sub-contracting sectors.
Our client is one of the leading independent geotechnical and ground engineering specialists in the UK that enables them to deliver projects nationwide and deliver high quality geotechnical, geo-environmental and ground engineering investigations and services. They operate within a variety of sectors that include high-rise buildings, brownfield and waterside developments, bridges, railways, highways, pipelines, offshore energy and multi-utilities. Projects vary in size and complexity, from small ground investigations to multi-million pound developments for clients including developers, house builders, architects, consultant engineers, central government, local authorities, main contractors and utilities operators.
Overview
The business has a strategy to grow significantly over the next three to five years, coupled with the recent award of several long term major HS2 contracts, resulting in a number of exciting opportunities for a number of Senior Quantity Surveyors Engineers to play a key role in realising this strategy. The successful candidates will assist and lead all commercial and contractual matters, and effectively support the Commercial Director and Management team to ensure successful and profitable delivery of a wide range of technically complex and challenging projects.
The Role
* Overseeing commercial activities and financial governance, working closely with the operations and pre-contract teams
* Risk assessment, identification and management
* Cash flow management, and cost and budget compliance
* Continual review and challenge of existing processes to identify and implement best practice
* Negotiate and approve contracts and sub-contracts, ensuring contracts have been compiled and implemented prior to commencement of works, and review third party contracts
* To assist in the commercial elements of oversee tendering activities including enquiries, bid evaluations, proposals of bidder selection and risk avoidance
* Negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes
* Identifying and managing risk and opportunities associated with contracts
* Provide commercial and contractual advice to both the operations and pre-contract teams
* Notification, preparation and agreement of insurance claims
* Attend project review, progress and close out meetings
* Oversee WIP levels and cashflow to ensure efficient process of cash collection
* Oversee the timely submission of final accounts to clients
* Maintain a register of contractual claims and disputes for and against the company
* Undertake annual audits for each main contract to ensure good practice and compliance with procedures
* Prepare monthly financial reports identifying any trends or areas for improvement
* Managing the entire lifecycle of contracts, including final accounts measurement and agreement of interim assessments, EWN’s, CE’s and EoT’s etc
* Financial reconciliation and contractual administration and reporting
* Attending and contributing to risk management, value engineering, cost and value, and progress and design meetings
* Preparation of CVR’s, including KPI information, estimates of defined costs to complete and pain / gain position
* Preparing and agreeing final accounts and sub-contracts
* Acting as a senior member of the commercial team, thus leading from the front with a positive, enthusiastic and motivated work ethic
The Person
* A Quantity Surveying Degree is desirable, however and HNC or HND combined with commensurate experience will be considered
* A sound working knowledge of construction and contract law, and various forms and conditions of contract
* A detailed knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement processes
* A thorough knowledge of a wide range of civil engineering or specialist construction techniques
* The ability to apply the knowledge and principles of commercial management to a variety of turnkey construction projects
* Working knowledge of basic plant, equipment and materials
An attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity in security of work and forward career progression.
We are committed to equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion and belief or nationality
Commercial Manager - Infrastructure/Highways/Bridges - Civil Engineering - £60-70k
Unite People Ltd are currently recruiting on behalf of a large Civil Engineering Contractor for a major Infrastructure scheme in Yorkshire. My client is looking for an individual with a background in Civil Engineering and experience of leading a project commercially on schemes over the value of £20m.
The Role
Management of Commercial team of around five Quantity Surveyors
Produce monthly CVR's and present to the senior leadership team
Produce and compile accurate forecasts/reports to the client whilst continually building client relationship
Maximise cash flow via control, measurement and valuation of work
Ensure contract deliverables and timescales are met commercially
Report directly to the area commercial managerRequirements
Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying
Experience of managing a team of Quantity Surveyors / Commercial staff
Extensive experience of working with NEC forms of contract
Experience of running their own Project
Previous experience in a Commercial Manager or Managing Quantity Surveyor role
May 07, 2020
Permanent
Commercial Manager - Infrastructure/Highways/Bridges - Civil Engineering - £60-70k
Unite People Ltd are currently recruiting on behalf of a large Civil Engineering Contractor for a major Infrastructure scheme in Yorkshire. My client is looking for an individual with a background in Civil Engineering and experience of leading a project commercially on schemes over the value of £20m.
The Role
Management of Commercial team of around five Quantity Surveyors
Produce monthly CVR's and present to the senior leadership team
Produce and compile accurate forecasts/reports to the client whilst continually building client relationship
Maximise cash flow via control, measurement and valuation of work
Ensure contract deliverables and timescales are met commercially
Report directly to the area commercial managerRequirements
Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying
Experience of managing a team of Quantity Surveyors / Commercial staff
Extensive experience of working with NEC forms of contract
Experience of running their own Project
Previous experience in a Commercial Manager or Managing Quantity Surveyor role