AI Job Summary

Experience managing commercial and contractual aspects of civil engineering projects from inception to final account.
Experience procuring, negotiating, and settling subcontractor accounts, including final account settlements.
Experience preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment, cost reports, forecasts, and final accounts.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing commercial team in Warrington. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to play a key role in delivering complex civil engineering projects while ensuring financial efficiency, risk management, and contractual compliance.

Working closely with project teams and senior leadership, you will help drive commercial performance across projects while supporting the development of junior members of the team.

The Role:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from pre-contract through to final account. You will work collaboratively with Directors, Project Managers, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities:

Managing the commercial performance of civil engineering projects
Reviewing tender documentation and contract terms to ensure risk is managed effectively
Preparing and managing subcontract procurement and subcontractor accounts
Producing monthly applications for payment, cost reports, and forecasts
Managing variations, claims, and contractual correspondence
Identifying and mitigating commercial risks
Negotiating subcontractor and client accounts to achieve the best outcomes
Supporting project teams with contractual advice and commercial guidance
Attending project and site meetings to represent the commercial function
Mentoring and supporting the development of junior members of the commercial team

Qualifications:

A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar
Significant experience within civil engineering or construction projects
Strong knowledge of contracts such as NEC, JCT, and bespoke forms of contract
Experience managing the commercial aspects of projects from inception through to completion
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
A full UK driving licence

Company Overview

We are a UK civil engineering and construction group. Through sixty years of sustainable practice, I & H Brown are longstanding pioneers of environmentally conscious construction. Starting out as a small but ambitious family-business, we have evolved into a diverse, sector-spanning company with success that we attribute to the dedication of our team and the wide-ranging innovation of our work. With civil engineering as our core business, our capabilities extend to property development, plant hire, farming, and energy. We deliver vital infrastructure that serves clients and communities alike, implementing a uniquely collaborative approach with each project to fulfil our clients’ visions.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

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