Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description

• Uphold Binnies’ reputation in all dealings with clients, suppliers, and the public.
• Ensure commercial procedures, cost control, and reporting systems are adhered to by project teams.
• Provide commercial, contractual, procurement, and financial advice to the project delivery team.
• Prepare and submit financial reports including internal valuations (CVRs), margin forecasts, turnover forecasts, and cashflow projections to agreed deadlines.
• Support the development and implementation of recovery plans where corrective actions are required.
• Lead the management of subcontract works packages, including documentation, negotiation of terms and conditions, pricing, and programme management.
• Identify, capture, and mitigate project risks.
• Issue required notices and contractual correspondence, pursuing all valid variations, claims, and entitlements through to final account settlement.
• Produce and implement project procurement plans in line with agreed delivery strategies and timescales.
• Direct the resolution of non-complex commercial, contractual, and construction issues.
• Lead on the interpretation and understanding of the respective obligations, responsibilities, and liabilities of contracting parties.
• Prepare and agree applications for payment, maximising contractual entitlements and ensuring prompt payment for subcontractor works.
• Lead by example in promoting a positive, safe, and collaborative working culture.
• Manage all aspects of subcontract procurement including tendering, bid assessment, negotiation, and preparation of subcontract documentation.
• Ensure site teams operate in accordance with contract requirements and commercial reporting systems.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical thinking.
• Strong understanding of the construction process and water/wastewater treatment environment.
• Detailed knowledge of contract responsibilities (NEC knowledge desirable).
• Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, or substantial equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading commercial activities across complex projects.
• Working towards or holding professional accreditation (RICS / CICES or equivalent) – Desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software.
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage, develop, and mentor team members.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance