Senior Quantity Surveyor

70000 - 75000 per annum + Car Allowance Bridgwater, England

Permanent

Senior Quantity Surveyor Our client, a prominent player in the power utilities and power distribution sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Bridgwater. This permanent full-time role offers a hybrid work model, involving on-site presence three days per week. The successful candidate will be a key commercial leader on Project Agratas, a significant 13km cable route scheme in London, providing robust financial and contractual control under NEC forms of contract.

Key Responsibilities:

Administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts with a focus on maintaining robust commercial governance

Managing high-value subcontractor accounts, including variations, claims, negotiations, and final accounts

Producing, reviewing, and presenting CVRs, forecasts, and commercial reports to senior stakeholders

Providing commercial leadership and support to QS/SQS colleagues working on the project

Maintaining accurate commercial documentation and ensuring compliance with internal audit requirements

Regular on-site presence to support commercial, operational, and client needs

Managing change control processes, early warnings, and compensation events

Collaborating with engineering, delivery, and commercial teams to ensure alignment on cost, risk, and programme

Building strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives

Job Requirements:

Essential:

Extensive experience in commercial management or quantity surveying roles on live NEC projects

Strong subcontractor management experience, including negotiation and final account settlement

Proven CVR, forecasting, and cost management expertise

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (RICS accredited preferred)
Strong technical mindset, high attention to detail, and excellent work ethic

Experience working on cable route, civil engineering, utilities, or M&E schemes

Ability to mentor and support junior commercial team members

Desirable:

Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS)
Benefits:

Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes Personal development programme

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to make a significant impact on a major project, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in London.