Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Projects located between Manchester and North London

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor, supporting the successful delivery of Mechanical & Electrical projects across commercial, industrial, infrastructure and rail environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting and enhancing the commercial interests of the business throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-contract support and procurement through to final account settlement.

This role requires an individual with a strong understanding of contract law and contract administration, particularly NEC forms of contract, who can confidently manage commercial risk, maximise project profitability and build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and delivery teams.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, commercially driven, contractually aware and capable of influencing project outcomes through proactive commercial management.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

Manage the commercial performance of multiple M&E projects from contract award through to final account
Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and profitability
Prepare and present monthly cost reports and commercial reviews
Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with commercial objectives and company targets
Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
Support Project Managers and Contracts Managers with commercial decision-making
Contract Administration

Administer contracts and provide expert contractual guidance to project teams
Manage Early Warning Notices, Compensation Events and contractual correspondence
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and timescales
Interpret contract requirements and advise management on contractual responsibilities and risks
Support negotiation of contract amendments, settlements and dispute resolution where required
Maintain accurate contractual records and audit trails
Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Procure subcontract packages and major materials
Prepare enquiries, analyse quotations and undertake commercial evaluations
Negotiate subcontract T&C's
Manage subcontractors
Monitor procurement
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers/subcontractors
Valuations, Applications & Final Accounts

Prepare/agree interim applications for payment
Assess and value subcontractor applications
Manage variations, change control and compensation events
Prepare/negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors
Ensure all commercial entitlements are secured and recovered
Monitor cashflow and payments across projects
Commercial Risk & Change Management

Identify, monitor and mitigate commercial risks
Maintain project risk registers relating to contractual and commercial matters
Lead commercial assessments of programme delays, design changes/client-driven variations
Ensure robust change control procedures are implemented
Support dispute avoidance and resolution activities
Pre-Construction

Review tenders/contract conditions
Identify commercial risks
Support estimating teams
Review subcontractor and supplier quotations
Assist with value engineering initiatives/alternative procurement strategies
Programme & Project Controls

Assess the commercial impact of programme changes and delays
Ensure commercial reporting aligns with project delivery performance
Support recovery strategies where projects deviate from agreed programmes
Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a QS or Senior QS within the M&E or Building Services sector
Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and practical contract administration
Detailed understanding of commercial management principles/contract law
Experience managing projects from pre-contract stage through to final account
Experience procuring and managing subcontract packages
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Excellent financial and commercial reporting capability
High level of competence with Excel and commercial reporting systems

Rail project experience
Experience working within M&E live operational environments
SMSTS qualification
Project management/document control systems
We are seeking a commercially driven professional who:

Extensive experience within M&E environments
Possesses an excellent understanding of NEC contracts and contract law
Takes pride in maintaining high commercial standards and robust contractual controls
Can identify risks before they become issues and implement practical solutions
In return, we offer

Company pension
Bonus scheme
Additional leave
Discount South Staffs leisure and Telford & Wrekin leisure membership
Discount scheme
Employee assistant programme
To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Orton Group, please do not hesitate to apply.

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