Senior Quantity Surveyor- West Cumbria

5 Days Old

Job Description

DescriptionWere looking for an experienced, detail-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in the commercial success of our projects. If youre confident working with stakeholders at all levels, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have a strong grasp of NEC contracts and construction processes, wed love to hear from you.What you will be doing:
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, monitoring performance, resolving disputes, and ensuring smooth project delivery.
  • Lead post-contract commercial management including budgets, forecasting, CVRs, cost reporting, and final accounts.
  • Manage change control, maintain financial impact assessments, and measure variations from revised drawings.
  • Oversee procurement strategies, approve subcontract orders, and ensure robust commercial terms.
  • Negotiate compensation events and oversee subcontract administration, payments, and commercial correspondence.
  • Identify cost risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies, ensuring accurate monthly reporting and governance.
  • Support delivery teams with commercial advice, cost analysis, and contract compliance.
  • Mentor and manage QSs, AQSs, trainees, and graduates to ensure high standards across all commercial outputs.
  • Analyse costs, produce detailed performance reports, and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • Drive integration of commercial processes across the business, promoting innovation and efficiency.

What you will bring:
  • 5+ years experience as a QS on major civil engineering projects (rail, highways, infrastructure, utilities).
  • Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, and JCT forms of contract, including variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
  • Expertise in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and high-level commercial reporting.
  • Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder management, and client communication.
  • Strong leadership ability with experience mentoring junior staff.
  • Highly detail-focused with excellent financial and contractual accuracy.
  • Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
  • RICS membership (or working towards) is a strong advantage.
  • CSCS card required.
  • Strategic thinker with resilience, integrity, and a proactive approach to risk and value.
Benefits:
  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Private Healthcare
  • Car Allowance
  • Company Pension
  • Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
  • Health Care Cashplan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Car Leasing Scheme
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Life Assurance
  • Buy/sell holidays
  • Other discounts and Cashback plans

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Location:
Seascale
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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