Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview
We are looking for-an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager with 10-15+ years of experience in commercial management, contract administration and MEP/building services projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving commercial performance, managing contractual risk and supporting project delivery across a portfolio of high-value engineering projects.
You will be working for a leading engineering and construction organisation delivering complex energy, power, data centre, mission-critical and major infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe.
Key Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and approve contract terms while managing all commercial and contractual correspondence.
• Work closely with legal counsel where required on contractual matters, claims and dispute resolution.
• Attend project and site meetings, providing commercial and contractual advice to project stakeholders.
• Value variations and change orders, ensuring all entitlement is captured and recovered.
• Monitor project performance against budgets, forecasts and commercial objectives.
• Interpret project documentation to identify commercial opportunities, risks and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and present monthly commercial reports, including Job Cost Reports (JCRs), cost forecasts and performance updates.
• Produce and maintain project cash flow forecasts and financial reporting.
• Manage procurement activities, ensuring supplier and subcontractor orders are placed in a timely manner.
• Administer subcontract agreements, valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
• Ensure all contractual notices are prepared and issued in accordance with contract requirements.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate client applications for payment.
• Reconcile project costs and commercial reporting data.
• Support risk management initiatives and provide commercial input on project strategy.
• Conduct commercial audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Clients, Subcontractors and Suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution activities when required.

Requirements

• 10-15+ years of Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Contract Management experience within construction, engineering or building services environments.
• Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager level.
• Strong experience in:
  • Procurement and subcontract management
  • Cost reporting and forecasting
  • Variations and change management
  • Applications for payment
  • Valuations and commercial reporting
  • Cash flow management
  • Final account negotiation and settlement
• Extensive knowledge of contract administration and commercial governance.
• Experience reviewing contract terms, issuing contractual notices and managing commercial correspondence.
• Demonstrable M&E / Building Services experience.
• Strong exposure to energy, power, utilities, data centres, mission-critical facilities or major construction projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, contractors, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Strong commercial awareness and risk management capabilities.
• Ability to travel internationally and attend project sites across Germany and Europe as required.