Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Chester or Preston (with occasional travel to client sites)

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

The Vacancy

Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group, are currently looking for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our growing Water and Utilities team, based in Chester or Preston.

This is a senior-level position thaat provides commercial leadership and support across major infrastructure projects. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will oversee all commercial and procurement aspects, ensuring projects are delivered in line with contract requirements, company procedures, and financial targets.

You'll play a key role in providing strategic commercial advice, managing subcontractor relationships, and driving value across our water and wastewater framework projects.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Commercial Management

• Lead on the interpretation and understanding of the respective obligations, responsibilities, and liabilities of contracting parties.
• Issue required notices and contractual correspondence, pursuing all valid variations, claims, and entitlements through to final account settlement.
• Ensure site teams operate in accordance with contract requirements and commercial reporting systems.

Procurement

• Produce and implement project procurement plans in line with agreed delivery strategies and timescales.
• Manage all aspects of subcontract procurement including tendering, bid assessment, negotiation, and preparation of subcontract documentation.

Subcontract Administration

• Lead the management of subcontract works packages, including documentation, negotiation of terms and conditions, pricing, and programme management.
• Direct the resolution of non-complex commercial, contractual, and construction issues.

Financial & Commercial Reporting

• Prepare and submit financial reports including internal valuations (CVRs), margin forecasts, turnover forecasts, and cashflow projections to agreed deadlines.
• Ensure commercial procedures, cost control, and reporting systems are adhered to by project teams.

Risk & Cash Management

• Identify, capture, and mitigate project risks.
• Prepare and agree applications for payment, maximising contractual entitlements and ensuring prompt payment for subcontractor works.

Leadership & Support

• Provide commercial, contractual, procurement, and financial advice to the project delivery team.
• Lead by example in promoting a positive, safe, and collaborative working culture.
• Support the development and implementation of recovery plans where corrective actions are required.
• Uphold Binnies' reputation in all dealings with clients, suppliers, and the public.

About You

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, or substantial equivalent experience.
• Working towards or holding professional accreditation (RICS / CICES or equivalent) – Desirable.

Experience & Skills

• Detailed knowledge of contract responsibilities (NEC knowledge desirable).
• Strong understanding of the construction process and water/wastewater treatment environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading commercial activities across complex projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software.
• Strong analytical and mathematical thinking.
• Proven ability to manage, develop, and mentor team members.
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid working pattern, combining attendance at our Chester or Preston offices with site visits and home working.

Some UK travel may be required to support project delivery.

Why Join Binnies?

At Binnies, part of the RSK Group, we're proud to deliver sustainable engineering and environmental solutions across the UK water sector. You'll be part of a collaborative, innovative team that values professional growth, flexible working, and making a meaningful impact on communities and the environment.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free flu jabs
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chester CH1 3BQ