Senior Quantity Surveyor

2 days ago


Runcorn UK, Cheshire, United Kingdom Primaire Consulting Ltd Full time

A bit about the role:

  • As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be a key focal point for all contractual and commercial matters within the Project Management Office.
  • Your role will involve providing expert guidance to the project cost management team while ensuring the financial health and commercial success of large-scale projects.
  • You will take ownership of project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance, maximising profitability through effective contract and supplier management.
  • Your responsibilities will include managing both client and sub-contractor accounts, overseeing invoicing, payments, and forecasting.

You will also be involved in procurement activities and the timely production of final accounts.

  • This role is crucial in driving productivity, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that projects are delivered within budget.
  • Additionally, you will be instrumental in providing governance, ensuring commercial compliance, and supporting the operational team to achieve business goals.


What’s required:

  • A highly motivated and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in large-scale Construction, Design, and Management projects, particularly those involving NEC4 and Bespoke forms of contract.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience working in sectors such as Oil & Gas and Energy, with knowledge of managing multiple small projects or one larger project (up to £50 million).
  • Solid experience in commercial and contractual management within construction, particularly in EPC projects.
  • Familiarity with NEC4 contracts, Option A, C, and E.
  • Strong understanding of cost management, risk management, change control, and procurement.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing financial performance, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Experience with CVR, CPI, SPI management, and contract compliance.
  • Ability to identify and drive efficiencies across the project lifecycle.
  • Degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent).
  • Ideally, membership (or working towards membership) of a professional body.
  • A valid UK driving licence.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide a team of Quantity Surveyors.
  • A proactive and solution-oriented attitude.
  • Ability to work independently while supporting a wider team.



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