Senior Quantity Surveyor

Are you a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record in delivering success on large-scale infrastructure projects? We're seeking a driven professional to join our client's team on a 6-month contract, taking a pivotal role in managing the commercial and financial aspects of high-value, complex projects.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise in cost management, contract administration, and strategic financial oversight. You'll play a critical part in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for balancing risk, cost efficiency, and opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
 
This role falls inside IR35 and my client is considering candidates across the UK.
 
Job Description:
 
Your purpose:
 
·Balance risk, opportunity, and financial returns in both pre- and post- contract commercial management.
·Focus on delivery excellence and in year performance (revenue, cash, and EBIT) as well as supporting growth in the market.
·Preparation and negotiation of subcontract/subconsultant contract documents.
·Develop monthly PSR (CVR) and associated commercial reports such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
·Shape and deliver the commercial strategy on projects to maximise revenue and cash flow.
·Influence change control, management of claims and disputes and provide clear and concise updates to project leads.
·Interpret contract programmes and schedules to identify associated risks and opportunities.
·Proactively engaging and advising project teams on commercial risks and opportunities, including regular visibility across offices and sites, where teams are based.
·Promote compliance with the Company Management System (CMS) and procedures, uphold company values and promote safety culture.
·Contribute to wider market and divisional requirements as they arise.
·Manage expectations of stakeholders and conflicting business priorities, whilst delivering to challenging deadlines.
 
What you can bring:
 
·Appropriate Degree and/or member of (or working towards) appropriate professional body (e.g., MRICS, MCInstCES etc).
·Robust background of delivery in a commercial role from main contractor or consultancy.
·Highly skilled in contract management and change control.
·Proficient in common Forms of Contract (particularly, experience in managing NEC & NEC PSC).
·An aptitude for solving complex and extensive problems and challenges creatively.
·Excellent analytical skills and consistent attention to detail with the ability to solve complex problems and mitigate risks.
·Exemplar verbal and written communication skills including reports, presenting and contractual correspondence.
·Demonstrable experience of managing others in commercial or project teams.
 
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, 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, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
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