Finlay Jude Associates Ltd
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Derby
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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Derby
Senior Quantity Surveyor (6-Month Contract)
Location: Derby | Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working
FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading national service provider within the Water and Wastewater sector for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a 6-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile, essential infrastructure projects while working for a forward-thinking and well-established contractor.
Opportunity
Based in Derby, with flexible hybrid working, you will play a key role in the commercial management of one or more projects. Reporting directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take ownership of:
- Cost control
- Contract administration
- Commercial performance
- Support and mentoring of junior team members
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working
- Company car or car allowance (role dependent)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health and private medical insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts and savings hub, Kids Pass, and additional benefits
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead quantity surveying activities across allocated projects and work packages
- Collaborate closely with design, construction, and supply chain teams to manage and control costs
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring commercial and business requirements are met
- Administer main contracts, ensuring all notices and correspondence are issued accurately and on time
- Prepare and issue subcontract documentation and manage subcontractor performance
- Oversee payment applications and support agreement of final accounts
- Produce accurate:
- Cost reports
- Budgets
- Forecasts
- Value assessments
- Support the development and mentoring of junior commercial staff
- Maintain continuous professional development through industry engagement and networking
- Promote a positive, solution-focused culture with open and constructive communication
- Ensure confidentiality and discretion across all commercial matters
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About You
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Working towards or holding chartered status with a recognised professional body (e.g., MRICS, CCAB-qualified)
- Proven experience within utilities, civil engineering, or MEICA environments
- Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts
- Confident communicator with a proactive and collaborative approach
Why Apply?
This 6-month contract offers:
- The chance to work with a leading national contractor on impactful projects
- Gain valuable sector experience
- Further develop your commercial expertise within a supportive and professional environment
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, consider applying.
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