Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on a high-profile civils and build project in Friston, Suffolk. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take full responsibility for commercial delivery across a key section of the project. This role requires a strong technical and commercial skillset, the ability to work with autonomy, and a passion for driving value, efficiency, and collaboration across the project team.

With lodge accommodation options available, this role is ideal for candidates open to project-based working.

• Lead all commercial aspects of allocated work packages or project sections.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and development to junior commercial team members.
• Build and maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships to support successful commercial outcomes.

• Develop and manage the project procurement schedule, ensuring compliance with VINCI policies.
• Prepare subcontract tender packages, evaluate returns, and place subcontracts.
• Conduct gap analysis to ensure complete scope coverage.
• Support and encourage continuous improvement within the supply chain.

• Maximise project cash flow through timely valuations and invoice submissions.
• Manage variations, claims, compensation events, and final account settlement.
• Produce accurate and timely CVRs, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Monitor labour, plant, and material usage to ensure efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including notices and documentation.
• Maintain risk and opportunity registers, driving proactive mitigation and enhancement strategies.
• Lead early value engineering initiatives to optimise cost, programme, and quality.
• Support the project team with programming, planning, and commercial insights.

• Actively contribute to project start-up processes and close-out activities.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide specialist commercial and contractual advice to the wider delivery team.

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, infrastructure, or build environments.
• Strong contractual knowledge, especially NEC or similar standard forms.
• Excellent commercial acumen and forecasting skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead others.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• A collaborative mindset aligned with VINCI’s values of trust, respect, and innovation.

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.