Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Derbyshire

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure Project (Reservoir Works)

An experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to support a major UK civil engineering contractor delivering critical infrastructure works at a live reservoir project in the North West.

This is a high-profile scheme involving complex earthworks, dam safety improvements and long-term asset protection, delivered by one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractors with a strong track record across water, highways and energy frameworks.

The Role

You will take commercial responsibility for a key workstream on site, working closely with project and delivery teams to ensure robust cost control and contractual compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

* Commercial management of NEC3 contracts

* Procurement and management of subcontractors

* Change control, compensation events and forecasting

* Cost reporting, valuations and final accounts

* Supporting risk management and value engineering

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on similar civil engineering or water infrastructure projects

* Strong NEC3 contract experience is essential

* Background in earthworks, dams, reservoirs or heavy civils preferred

* Demonstrably stable employment/contract history

* Confident communicator able to work on a live, safety-critical site

Working Arrangements

* 2–3 days per week on site at the reservoir

* Remainder of the week hybrid/remote

* Collaborative, well-established commercial team

Rate

* £500–£600 per day (PAYE), depending on experience

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure project with a respected delivery partner