Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Manager - NEC Expertise

After winning major £100m+ projects in the area, a global engineering firm is currently looking for an expert Quantity Surveyor to step into Commercial and Contracts management.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial and contractual aspects of major projects across the UK. You will be responsible for ensuring project profitability and successful financial outcomes by effectively managing NEC4 contracts, optimising cash flow, and fostering strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quantity Surveying: Manage all aspects of pre- and post-contract quantity surveying functions, including accurate cost estimation, tendering, bill of quantities preparation, valuation of variations, and final account negotiation to optimize project costs.
• Contract Management: Expertly administer NEC3/4 contracts, including managing change orders, delays, and variations to maximize cost recovery and protect project financials.
• Financial Performance: Lead the project budget management process, including meticulous cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting to ensure projects meet financial targets.
• Client/Subcontractor Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, ensuring timely payment applications and resolution of contractual issues.
• Change Management: Oversee the change management process, ensuring all variations are captured, evaluated, and appropriately accounted for in project financials.
• Commercial Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing commercial team, ensuring consistent application of best practices and achievement of commercial objectives.
• International Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with colleagues across international project hubs to maximize resource utilization and share knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Contracts Manager or Commercial Manager in large-scale infrastructure projects such as oil and gas, construction, offshore. Bonus if you have experience with Baggage projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC 3/4 contracts and their application in complex project environments.
• Excellent financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities to build and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships.
• Ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary commercial team.
• Experience working in international project environments.

Benefits:

• Outstanding benefits on top of a strong base salary.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and high-profile airport projects.
• Career development opportunities in a dynamic and growing company.

If you are a highly motivated and results-oriented Commercial or Contracts Manager with a proven track record of success in managing large-scale projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.