Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client, a leading Civil Engineering and Infrastructure specialist, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Manchester. Responsibilities of Senior Quantity Surveyor: * Deliver accurate cost, value, and cash flow reporting to support project and business unit forecasting * Manage project costs, forecasting, and monthly CVR and commercial reporting * Prepare and manage applications for payment, cash flow forecasts, and final accounts * Procure, negotiate, and commercially manage subcontractors and supply chain agreements * Administer and manage main contracts and subcontracts (including NEC and IChemE forms) * Lead commercial discussions on variations, claims, and contractual changes * Identify and realise commercial opportunities while managing and mitigating commercial risk * Support governance, compliance, and internal commercial reporting requirements * Work collaboratively with project and delivery teams to achieve commercial and financial targets * Share best practice and provide commercial support to site teams Experience Required for Senior Quantity Surveyor: * Previous experience in the construction industry * Familiarity with IChemE/ NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law * Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations * Demonstrable experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis. * Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office * Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines Desirable: * Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards * CSCS card * HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying * Demonstrable knowledge and experience in estimation * Experience working for a direct delivery contractor * An engaging communicator with problem-solving skills