Senior Quantity Surveyor

8968
Oxfordshire
Contract
£500 inside umbrella PAYE

Carmichael UK are seeking a Commercial Manager to join a tier 1 on a long term project. 

You will act as the site based Senior QS for the project. youll will need recent Civils or airport experience.  

The project involves the replacement of a significant proportion of the existing asphalt and concrete surfacing on the base, associated infrastructure, drainage and AGL works, with an anticipated value of c. £150m. We are currently in the design and site preparation phase, value c. £20m and pricing the main scheme, which is due to commence early 2026. Based on an NEC4 Option C and due to run until mid-2027.

 

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Provide commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team. Help ensure that business targets and KPI’s are met / exceeded.
  • Ensure cash flow is maximised including ensuring payments are made and received on time.
  • Preparation and review of monthly cost reports for area, together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members
  • Forecasting and monitoring spend against approved Client budgets.
  • Physical measurement of works and agreement of same with client and subcontractors.
  • Agreement of certification and payment of subcontractor accounts - monitoring of such accounts against forecasts
  • Implementation and compliance with the contract change control procedure and monitoring thereof including communications to client as appropriate.
  • Managing sub-contractors including sending out enquiries, collating prices, comparing with tender, negotiation, order placement, agreement of account and payment
  • To assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks and implement Kier Group's policies for risk management.
  • Client facing role so good communication skills are essential.
     

Who are we looking for?

  • Team player and working with a highly skilled diverse team.
  • Holder of a Full UK Drivers Licence
  • Educated to Degree level, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience within a similar role
  • Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office in particular Excel
  • Excellent Communication skills both written and verbally.
  • Must be an excellent organiser with proven time management skills.
  • Professional Accreditation desired eg. RICS, ICE etc.