Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Groundworks Yorkshire projects £60,000 - £80,000 We are working with a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor who are looking to add an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team. The business has a strong reputation across the North of England and delivers a range of civil engineering, earthworks, groundworks, remediation, structures and drainage projects. They have a strong order book and are continuing to grow, making this a good opportunity for an experienced QS who wants to take genuine ownership of projects and work closely with the operational team. As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of civil engineering and groundworks projects, working closely with the Project Managers, Site Teams and senior management. Your responsibilities will include: Managing projects commercially from contract award through to final account Cost control, forecasting and monthly CVRs Managing project budgets and commercial performance Subcontract procurement and subcontractor management Preparing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts Identifying, pricing and agreeing variations and compensation events Managing commercial risk and opportunities Contract administration and commercial reporting Reviewing project costs and providing accurate financial forecasts Working closely with Project Managers and Site Teams to maximise project performance Supporting the Estimating team with tender reviews and handovers Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team About You I'm looking for someone with a strong civil engineering, groundworks or construction background who is comfortable taking commercial ownership of projects. You'll ideally have: Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor Experience within civil engineering, groundworks, earthworks or infrastructure Strong commercial and contractual knowledge Experience with NEC3 / NEC4 and/or JCT contracts Experience managing subcontractors and variations Good understanding of cost control, forecasting, CVRs and final accounts Strong Excel and commercial reporting skills Excellent communication and negotiation skills A relevant Quantity Surveying / Commercial qualification is desirable Full UK driving licenceCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business