Senior Quantity Surveyor
Listed on 2026-09-26
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Construction
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Engineering
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Chelmsford
Location:
Chelmsford, Essex – Hybrid Working
Job Type: Permanent or Contract
Sector:
Water / Utilities / Civil Engineering / MEICA
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major design and build contractor delivering long-term projects across the UK water sector.
The role would suit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, although applications are also welcomed from strong Quantity Surveyors looking to take the next step into a Senior QS position.
Candidates with experience of NEC contracts and water, utilities, civil engineering or MEICA projects would be particularly well suited.
The position is based from Chelmsford with hybrid working available, and the client is open to considering either a permanent appointment or an experienced contractor.
Working as part of an established commercial team, you will take commercial responsibility for projects and key work packages, working closely with operational, design and supply chain teams.
Responsibilities- Commercial management of projects and work packages
- Managing project costs, value, budgets and forecasts
- Preparing cost and value reports
- Managing applications for payment
- Managing the main contract and ensuring appropriate contractual notices and correspondence are raised
- Preparing and issuing subcontract documentation
- Supporting the procurement and management of subcontractors
- Liaising with design, construction and supply chain teams to monitor and control cost
- Working collaboratively with the client and wider project team
- Supporting and developing junior members of the commercial team where appropriate
- Previous Quantity Surveying experience within water, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure or MEICA
- Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
- Experience commercially managing projects or significant work packages
- Strong subcontract and supply chain management experience
- Experience with applications for payment, forecasting, cost reporting and commercial controls
- A degree or equivalent commercial qualification would be advantageous
- Competitive salary
- Car or car allowance
- Hybrid working
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Option to purchase additional holiday
- Contributory pension
- Life assurance
- Health and private medical benefits
- Additional employee discounts and benefits
Contract candidates will also be considered, with rate dependent upon experience.
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