Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to support commercial operations on a major infrastructure project based in Chester. Reporting to the Project Director and supported by the Commercial Director, the successful candidate will maintain a strong site presence and provide robust commercial and contractual guidance to safeguard the company’s financial interests. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate reporting, contractual compliance, and full entitlement of works delivered.

Location: Chester, UK
Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

• Prepare internal commercial reports and other business-required documentation.
• Compile valuations and applications for payment, ensuring all contractually required supporting information is provided.
• Produce client cost reports with fully compliant supporting documents.
• Develop and manage subcontract and material procurement schedules to maintain an efficient and cost-effective supply chain.
• Administer subcontractor and supplier accounts, including requisitions, monitoring, payment authorisation, and final account agreement.
• Oversee contract administration, change management, and maintenance of associated registers.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, support value engineering initiatives, and manage project change.
• Use the company’s costing system to accurately track and manage project expenditure.
• Ensure timely completion of all internal commercial reporting and ad hoc commercial tasks.
• Lead and support commercial team members on site as required.

• Minimum 5 years experience in quantity surveying, including at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Essential experience working on shafts and tunnelling projects.

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of standard forms of contract and measurement methods.
• High level of computer literacy, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present confidently and negotiate effectively.
• Strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Proactive and collaborative approach, able to work independently and as part of a team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a key role on complex and technically challenging projects. The successful candidate will join a supportive team with genuine opportunities to influence outcomes and develop their career.