Senior Quantity Surveyor

Fiber Net Northampton, England, United Kingdom

Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering & Infrastructure – Northampton

• Produce accurate monthly cost/value reports, forecasts, cashflows and CVRs.
• Lead commercial analysis, cost management and financial reporting across projects.
• Prepare and negotiate applications for payment, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, valuations and post‑contract administration.
• Ensure main contract and subcontract terms align with governance and risk requirements.
• Identify, track and realise commercial opportunities while protecting against risks.
• Support commercial processes, improving efficiency and ensuring compliance with deadlines.
• Work closely with project delivery teams to manage expenditure, cash recovery and commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Share best practice and provide commercial guidance to site teams and junior staff.

• Proven experience as a QS/SQS within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of NEC and/or IChemE contracts and construction law.
• Experience in subcontract procurement, management, valuations and reporting cycles.
• Skilled in forecasting, cost analysis, commercial documentation and project financials.
• Excellent communication, numerical and IT skills (Microsoft Office).
• Highly organised, able to meet commercial deadlines and work autonomously.

• Member of RICS (or working towards).
• CSCS card.
• Degree/HND in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Experience with direct‑delivery contractors.
• Strong problem‑solving and stakeholder engagement skills.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction