Senior Quantity Surveyor

2 weeks ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom Midas Selection (Midlands) Ltd Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £60K Basic + 10% bonus + £450/month car allowance

Location: Various locations

The Company

This is an exceptional opportunity to engage in the renewable energy sector, with projects poised for rapid advancement due to favorable governmental support.

This organization is experiencing significant growth, and you will play a crucial role in this trajectory. With robust financial backing, the solutions offered include wind farms, solar energy, and battery storage systems.


The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Construction Director, your primary responsibility will be to oversee the commercial aspects during the construction phase of projects, ensuring the target margins outlined in the annual Business Plan are achieved.

Collaborating closely with the project team, you will manage the tendering process for construction phase consultants, contractors, and suppliers, providing comprehensive tender reports and recommendations to the management board.

Your duties will also encompass the preparation of contract documents for major suppliers and contractors, including conducting legal due diligence and facilitating financial closure.

Additionally, you will manage valuations, payments, claims, and the settlement of Final Accounts, along with addressing any other commercial issues that may arise during the construction phase.

Examples of additional responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with the project team to resolve any commercial implications related to land, planning, technical, finance, services, and sales contracts.
  • Providing project management support during development and construction phases as needed.
  • Contributing to the evaluation, review, and mitigation of commercial and contractual risks within the project management framework.
  • Assisting the M&A team with construction commercial expertise as required.

The Person

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior commercial management role within construction.

The ideal candidate will hold an HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.

Extensive experience in commercial management and subcontractor procurement is essential, including the ability to chair regular meetings, manage measurement and control cycles, and perform certificates and accruals calculations. A solid understanding of monthly reporting and earned value analysis is also required.

Experience on the client side within the renewable energy or other development sectors would be advantageous.



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