Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure

Currie & Brown Group Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager/Senior Commercial Manager to support major infrastructure projects. Applicants should have a relevant degree, professional membership, and over 5 years of experience in civil engineering. The role involves providing commercial advice, leading projects, and developing strong client relationships. Competitive benefits include flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Private healthcare

Flexible working

25 days holiday

£400 gym membership subsidy

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant sectors.
• Experience delivering civil engineering projects.
• Proactive and diligent with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and cost management advice to clients.
• Lead the delivery of projects and commissions.
• Set objectives and priorities effectively.

Skills

Technical delivery experience

Good technical writing

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player attitude

Education

Degree or apprenticeship in relevant field

Professional institution membership (CICES, RICS, ICE)

Job description

Overview

Currie & Brown is one of the world’s leading physical assets management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients in respect of the management and use of their physical assets. We are differentiated by our people, innovation, expertise and experience. Our people—from the first-day apprentice to senior management—contribute to the business and have fun along the way.

The role – what is it we would like you to do?

Currie & Brown is seeking ambitious, highly motivated Commercial Managers/Senior Commercial Managers to work on infrastructure commissions for clients including HS2, Network Rail, Transport for London and Highways England. Applicants should be experienced in delivering major infrastructure projects, with a background in highways, heavy and light rail, utilities or other civil engineering delivery. Knowledge and experience of NEC3 / NR contracts suite is desirable.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the ability to support project leaders in maintaining high standards of service delivery in a challenging and fast-moving environment, while achieving successful outcomes for our clients. With an eye on future development, we anticipate candidates would bring a proactive approach to learning through capturing and sharing knowledge across projects; engage in our culture of equality, diversity and innovation; and reinforce our reputation as a preferred service provider.

Your core duties will involve:

• Providing accurate commercial and cost management advice and reporting to our clients
• Leading or supporting the successful delivery of projects, and commissions
• Setting objectives and priorities whether working independently or as a proactive team player
• Effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects/commissions; liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control
• Undertaking service delivery with minimal supervision and guidance
• Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner
• Providing commercial management support to the broader project team
• Developing strong collaborative relationships with client and clients’ supply chain staff that will support the achievement of project goals
• Negotiating and corresponding with clients
• Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner

What skills and attributes are we looking for from you:

• Relevant educational background including degree or apprenticeship
• Professional institution membership (CICES, RICS, ICE, etc), qualified or working towards qualification
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant sectors
• Technical delivery experience gained within civil engineering projects
• Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills
• Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute
• A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Competitive benefits package including pension, private healthcare, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday with optional additional days, £400 per year towards gym/healthy living membership and more

Why choose Currie & Brown?

We prioritise the long term, honour our commitments, and invest in our people’s futures. We are inclusive, support international mobility, and provide structure to achieve career progression. Currie & Brown is an international industry leader with a focus on excellence and being digitally-led; we offer opportunities to work on prestigious projects for top clients.

We offer comprehensive benefits packages across global regions tailored to employees from entry level to senior executives.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting
• Industries: Construction and Civil Engineering