Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Suffolk

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major highways maintenance and infrastructure programme. You'll play a key role in the commercial management of projects, ensuring strong financial control and successful delivery across a busy portfolio of works.

• Lead pre-contract activities including forecasting, measurement, subcontract tendering, and procurement
• Manage project commercials: valuations, applications, cost control, and change management
• Oversee subcontractor packages and support operational delivery teams
• Prepare, submit, and agree Final Accounts
• Produce accurate project forecasts and contribute to monthly reporting cycles
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
• Drive cashflow through effective valuation and invoicing processes
• Support and mentor junior commercial staff and site teams
• Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and internal procedures

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• Proven experience operating at Senior QS level within construction or civil engineering
• Strong background in highways or infrastructure projects
• Solid working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts (Option A preferred)
• Experience with Highways Method of Measurement / Schedule of Rates
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel

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