Senior Quantity Surveyor

1 month ago


Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Calibre Search Full time

Company Overview


We are working with one of the UK's leading SME Civil Engineering Contractors to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Civil Engineering Project Manager to join the team.



About the Role


This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work on a range of high-profile projects up to £10 million in value, including Canal and River Remediation Works, Flood Defence Schemes, Major Highways, and Civil Structures.



Main Responsibilities



  • Support and mentor junior staff members
  • Maximise profitability on contracts through effective cost management and risk mitigation strategies
  • Monitor contract costs against budgets and identify potential risks and opportunities for control
  • Prepare accurate and comprehensive estimates and sub-contract documents
  • Assess and certify interim and final payments to subcontractors
  • Collaborate with colleagues to prepare and agree main contract variations and resolve disputes through negotiations and adjudications/arbitrations
  • Ensure all work complies with quality, safety, and environmental policies and company procedures


Key Skills and Qualifications



  • Ambitious individual with excellent communication skills and a flexible approach
  • Demonstrate innovative problem-solving abilities and negotiation skills across various levels of the construction environment
  • Proven experience working on civil engineering schemes, including Highways, Structures, River works, and Flood Protection with a main contractor
  • Familiarity with the NEC form of contract and experience as a SQS (Quantity Surveyor/SQS)
  • Strong numeracy and IT skills, with proficiency in financial and mathematical aspects of the role


What We Offer


Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and welcomes applications from suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.



Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum depending on experience, plus benefits package.



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