Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Job title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Location: Based out of any of the following locations: Epsom, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, York, Birmingham, Derby
• Hybrid working: 2/3 days based in the office
• Duration: 6 months+
• Pay rate: £60 - £70 p/h (inside IR35)
• SC clearance (desirable)

Our client are a leading engineering consultancy that specialise in projects across the transportation sector. They currently require a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their business and support on a variety of high-profile projects.

Job Description:

• 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 and advising of appropriate procurement strategies
• Administration of lump sum, target cost and re-measurable contracts, including calculation of quantities and unit rates in compliance with contractual guidelines.
• Estimation and producing BofQ’s in line with standard methods of measurement.
• 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 all AtkinsRéalis 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.

Qualifications/Experience:

• 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 in Transport, Water and Energy sectors.
• 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.

For more information, please contact Scarlet Wilson.