Senior Quantity Surveyor

Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will take full commercial responsibility for a major highways project in Didcot, Oxfordshire, with a strong focus on cost control, value recovery, and commercial performance.

The role requires proven UK highways experience and strong knowledge of NEC contracts (preferably Option

C), including effective subcontractor management, client liaison, and commercial risk management.

• Budgeting, cost reporting, cash flow forecasting, and preparation of monthly applications, alongside procurement of subcontract packages and agreement of project allowances.
• Contract administration across main and subcontracts, including variations, compensation events, delay analysis, and loss and expense claims.
• Day‑to‑day management of commercial resources, resolution of subcontract issues, and representing the business in progress and commercial meetings, ensuring accurate use of company systems and reporting tools.

• Third level qualification (degree or similar)
• Demonstrate previous experience in a Commercial/QS role at a Senior level
• Experience of working across a variety of heavy Civils sectors such as Highways/Rail/Marine projects.
• Contract knowledge:
  Understanding of specific contracts and ability to take appropriate action.
• Cost Control:
  Calling upon a wide range of skills to deliver results. Ensuring targets are achievable and checking on progress. Controlling critical elements of the process while forecasting ahead.
• Negotiation
  
  Skills:
  
  Presenting viewpoint with confidence and clarity. Soundly structured case pros and cons put forward with supporting evidence. Ability to get through to core issues. Presenting case in a persuasive manner and understanding the wider implications.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making:
  Considering relevant information and insights in order to make choices. Evaluating multiple factors in the identification of solutions and making sound and timely decisions.
• People Management & Leadership:
  Actively develops self and others, sharing knowledge and seeking feedback to improve performance
• Communication:
  Communicates ideas clearly and adapts style to suit different audiences
• Client Focus:
  Builds positive client relationships, anticipates needs, and responds proactively
• Planning & Organisation:
  Manages time effectively, prioritises key tasks, and plans work efficiently
• Teamwork:
  Works collaboratively, values input from others, and learns from the team
• Organisational Awareness:
  Works effectively across departments to achieve shared goals
• Safety Awareness:
  Understands and follows basic safety procedures
• Results Driven:
  Shows energy, determination, and a positive approach to challenges
• Flexibility & Reliability:
  Adapts to change, delivers quality work on time, and takes ownership of outcomes
• IT
  
  Skills:
  
  Competent with software and systems
• Change & Innovation:
  Embraces new ideas and continuous improvement
• Diversity & Inclusion:
  Works effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and values inclusivity