Senior Quantity Surveyor

Northfleet, England, United Kingdom

1/3/2025

The Vacancy

CAN Engineering part of the RSK Group have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to their team in Northfleet, UK with the option to work hybrid/flexibly when and where appropriate.

Being a supporting member of the Leadership Team for CAN (group of business units), reporting directly to the Contracts Director, specifically liaising with staff regarding all aspects of contract, commercial and project management in the delivery of projects. In particular, by managing the contractual risks imposed by Clients on specialist construction projects. Also, the effective assessment of pre-qualification submissions and tenders for larger and higher risk projects, and in reviewing and agreeing the contractual terms agreed by CAN with their Clients.

You will also provide commercial guidance and support to the CAN senior leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• A national role to support all parts of the CAN business in contractual and commercial matters and to ensure that all projects attain their full commercial potential.
• Commercial responsibility for the day-to-day performance and governance of the key and high-profile projects and clients within the business
• Assist in Developing and enhancing the commercial and project management teams and all associated commercial processes.
• Maximise monthly valuations and variation valuations, ensure timely submission and manage assessment and approval processes.
• Working with CAN project teams to provide and deliver projects with regard to the contractual and commercial aspects of specialist contracting project work.
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts for upcoming and potential projects.
• The Senior Quantity Surveyor will have supervisory responsibility for a small team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Client facing – foster & maintain strong relationships with all clients.
• Produce accurate project cost/value reports and forecast alongside project managers.
  
  
  

Person specification:

• Typically holds appropriate post-graduate qualifications in quantity surveying, contract management and/or contract law (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of QS experience, or 10 years of PM experience, preferably in the construction sector.
• Familiar with all the standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC, ICC, ACE, FIDIC) and knowledgeable in at least one.
• A detailed understanding of the standard forms of contract, methods of measurement and common specifications used in the construction industry.
• The ability to advise on the most contractually and economically appropriate solution on a project by project basis.
• The ability to negotiate with and convince colleagues clients, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Be a confident and reliable contributor to any team, able to develop a team and actively contribute to development of people throughout the whole business.
• Be decisive, be a good negotiator and always act with integrity.
  
  
  

Salary and benefits:

• Salary up to £60,000 Depending on experience.
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Regular training and career development
  
  
  

The RSK Group Are An Equal Opportunity Company

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

CAN Engineering is a UK-based geotechnical engineering and access contractor. We undertake large-scale ground stabilisation and specialist access projects. Our geotechnical engineering division is involved with undertaking soil slope and rock face stabilisation work, installing rockfall protection measures, constructing retaining walls and providing sprayed concrete and structural reinforcement drilling and grouting. Our structures division offers structural repairs, construction support, inspection, testing and maintenance, blasting, painting, rigging and lifting at height. The multifaceted work is supported by rope access and confined space expertise, including bespoke access solutions.

CAN also has a large fleet of bespoke drilling and access equipment and facilities for design, manufacture, modification and repair. We provide solutions to complex jobs and overcome challenging access scenarios, thereby minimising public disruption. We hold the necessary health, safety, environmental and quality registrations. We are based in the UK (Chesterfield, Kent, Bristol, Glasgow) and the Republic of Ireland (Dublin).

CAN Engineering is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. 

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?