Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Summary

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor working in the natural gas, renewables and petrochemical industry, you will play a pivotal role in commercial management, cost control, contract negotiation, and financial forecasting, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. As part of a dynamic team, you will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Sales and Finance, while also engaging directly with clients and subcontractors. In addition, you will also be responsible for compiling enterprise level revenue and labour resource forecast data for inclusion in monthly board reports - helping to shape tactical and strategic decision making.

Duties

Variation & Contract Management:

Support Project Managers and Engineers in pricing contract variations following client processes and applicable contract rates.

Financial & Cost Control:

Prepare and present monthly project cost reports, cash flow analysis, and resource forecasts.
Assist in unlocking aged debt and responding to financial audit queries.
Work with Procurement to secure favourable subcontractor and supplier terms.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

Arrange and attend commercial meetings with clients to review variation quotes and payment queries.
Support the Sales Department by reviewing pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and invitations to tender (ITTs).

Compliance & Process Improvement:

Establish and maintain contract-specific KPIs to meet internal and customer requirements.
Participate in the non-conformance process, driving improvements to reduce cost impacts.
Ensure equipment warranties are properly communicated to clients and internal teams.

Cross-Functional Support:

Assist in risk assessments, design reviews, and procurement tasks where required.
Support project delivery beyond core responsibilities, contributing expertise to engineering and construction-related tasks.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
Experience in working with, implementing and administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
Understanding of CDM Principal Contractor responsibilities in engineering or construction.
Strong numerical, written, and communication skills.
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to clients and internal teams.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Project, and Word).

Desirable Skills & Experience:

Familiarity with National Gas/National Grid or other UK regulated utility commercial processes.
Experience with the design and build of Electrical, Control, Mechanical, or Instrumentation packages in hazardous areas.

Pay

The salary banding for this role is up to £70,000 and is based on an applicants Skills, Training and Competence.

Attractive benefits package including:

25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays and an additional day off on your birthday.

Increase in annual leave entitlement based on length of service.

Option to buy 3 days of additional annual leave.

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay after 2 years of service.

Death in Service.

Income protection scheme.

Enhanced employer pensions contribution.

Access to vocational rehabilitation.

Employee assistance programme.

Free eye test and money off glasses.

Long service and life event vouchers.

Option to join Sports social club for £4 a month which allows you to attend events at reduced cost or for free.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £70,000.00 per year

Application question(s):
Please confirm your current package or salary expectations

Experience:
Quantity Surveying: 3 years (preferred)
NEC3 / NEC4 Contracts: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person