Full job descriptionWe’re working with a well-established rail infrastructure and civil engineering contractor to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor into a core commercial leadership role, based in West Yorkshire. This is a hands-on, influential position within the delivery team and will appeal to someone capable of driving commercial performance and supporting a developing commercial function.
The Role
In this role as a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will take accountability for the commercial oversight of a portfolio of reactive and minor project contracts, ensuring that work is delivered in line with financial targets, contractual requirements and governance standards. You’ll operate as a key commercial lead within the business, managing contractual administration, forecasting, reporting and proactive mitigation of commercial risk, as well as offering expert advice to operational teams.
Key Responsibilities as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
*Assume end-to-end commercial leadership for a number of active contract portfolios, maintaining control of cost, margin and overall financial performance
*Guide, mentor and support the wider commercial team, including regular one-to-ones, performance support and professional development
*Serve as the principal commercial point of contact for project teams, advising on contractual interpretation, formal correspondence and dispute avoidance
*Compile and present commercial and financial reports, including periodic cost reviews (CVRs), forecasts of final account values and executive-level submissions
*Ensure all commercial activities comply with the terms and conditions of contracts and are aligned with statutory and internal governance requirements
*Build and sustain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, supporting delivery and future opportunities
*Oversee cost control processes and produce accurate forecasting and analysis of sales, cost and margin positions
*Prepare and issue applications for payment, valuations and periodic certifications to support strong cash flow and contractual compliance
*Monitor, record and manage all contract variations and change activity, including maintenance of variation/change logs
*Proactively identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the contract lifecycle and implement mitigation or value-adding strategies
*Direct subcontract and supplier engagement, from procurement and negotiation through to placement and account reconciliation
*Assist with tender preparation and bid pricing for future workstreams
*Oversee the preparation and certification of contract payment certificates, ensuring variations and final accounts are settled in accordance with agreed terms
*Undertake other duties appropriate to the seniority of the role as required
About You
To be successful in this role as an SQS, you’ll bring:
*Experience working in a quantity surveying or commercial role
*Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence dealing directly with clients and stakeholders
*The ability to work autonomously, making sound commercial decisions
*Experience supporting or managing junior team members
*Rail sector experience is beneficial, though not essential
What’s in it for you?
*25 days holiday + bank holidays
*Car allowance
*Hybrid working up to 2 days per week after passing probationary period
*Sick pay
*Pension
*Life insurance
*Scope for progression and emphasis on training and development
*Paid volunteer days
*Wellness programmes and family-friendly policies
*Offices in a convenient location
*A collaborative and friendly working environment
Benefits:
*Bereavement leave
*Company car
*Company events
*Company pension
*Enhanced maternity leave
*Enhanced paternity leave
*Flexitime
*Free flu jabs
*Free parking
*Health & wellbeing programme
*Life insurance
*On-site parking
*Paid volunteer time
*Sick pay