Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location:  Walsall
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Red Sky Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering contractor, delivering high-value and complex projects across a variety of sectors. We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team and contribute to the success of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

The Role:
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the project team, supporting the delivery of projects from £200k to £10m+. Your primary focus will be driving efficiencies, managing costs, and providing commercial analysis while mitigating business risks. You will play a key role in managing both the financial and contractual aspects of the projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels.

• Cost management, project forecasting, and cash flow reporting.

• Subcontract procurement, negotiation, and financial accounting.

• Preparation of project applications for payment and final account settlement.

• Liaison with clients and third parties on commercial matters, including contractual changes and claims.

• Working with the project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery.

• Identifying and realizing commercial opportunities while mitigating risks.

• Managing contracts and subcontracts, primarily IChemE and NEC forms.

• Supporting internal commercial processes, ensuring compliance and adherence to deadlines.

Key Relationships:

• Commercial Manager

• Project Teams

• Clients and Contacts

• Subcontractors

• External Stakeholders

Requirements:

• Previous experience in the construction industry.

• Familiarity with IChemE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge of Construction Law.

• Experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors.

• Experience with monthly forecasting, cost analysis, and the preparation of commercial documentation.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong numerical skills.

Desirable:

• Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards.

• HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.

• CSCS card.

• Experience in estimation and direct delivery contracting.

Caring and Investing in You:
As a Gold Investors in People company, we are passionate about investing in our people. We offer:

• Competitive salary and company pension

• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days

• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance (dependent on position)

• Leadership & management training and career progression support

• Flexible working arrangements

• Annual salary review

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please contact Red Sky Personnel.