Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Civil Engineering

An established specialist civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

This role combines hands-on commercial management with supporting and guiding Quantity Surveyors across the team. You will help ensure strong contractual administration, accurate forecasting, and proactive management of project risks and opportunities.

• Manage the commercial delivery of assigned work packages.
• Maintain accurate cost reporting, forecasting and cash-flow information.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations and final accounts.
• Manage early warnings and compensation events.
• Identify, assess and record project changes.
• Maintain accurate commercial and contractual records.
• Provide advice on contractual obligations and commercial implications.
• Prepare tender documentation and support subcontractor procurement.
• Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor quotations and agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive value for money.
• Review project programmes and sequencing from a commercial perspective.
• Work closely with project, planning, engineering and operational teams.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support claim preparation and dispute avoidance.
• Mentor Quantity Surveyors and review commercial outputs for accuracy.
• Help develop a positive, collaborative and high-performing commercial team.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong commercial experience within construction or civil engineering.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and project information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Working towards or holding professional membership with RICS, ICES or CIOB.
• Experience working with NEC contracts.
• Piling, geotechnical or wider civil engineering experience.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior commercial team members.

• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Salary-sacrifice pension scheme with a minimum 5% company contribution.
• Private medical insurance.
• Income protection and life assurance.
• Enhanced sick pay following probation.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Paid professional memberships.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Opportunity to contribute to a major, technically challenging project.