Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

In this role you will manage the post-award commercial for a high-volume portfolio of Fire & Security installation projects, safeguarding profitability and cash flow. You will work within a close-knit commercial team in Oldham to drive commercial governance, cost control and final accounts. The opportunity offers long-term development in a collaborative, supportive environment with major food retail clients. A fast-paced setting with impact across project commercial performance awaits you.

Pay / Benefits

• £55,000 basic salary
• Car allowance £5,700
• 10% annual bonus
• Permanent contract
• 40-hour working week
• Immediate start

Responsibilities

• Review contract terms to identify risks and obligations
• Set up and manage commercial aspects after contract award
• Place and manage subcontractor and supplier orders
• Monitor costs, profitability, and cash flow
• Manage variations and recover additional works
• Produce monthly commercial reports and forecasts
• Support debt recovery and reduce WIP exposure
• Prepare and agree final accounts
• Collaborate with operations to maximise commercial performance
• Ensure governance and compliance across projects

Key requirements

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in a contractor environment
• Strong contract administration and commercial management experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-volume workload
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness with focus on profitability and risk management
• Experience producing final accounts and managing project financial performance
• Proactive, organized approach with excellent communication skills

• Negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Communication
• Contract administration
• Commercial management
• Cost control and cash flow monitoring

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