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Posted 13 March 2025
Job ref: morson_240923

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.

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