Senior Quantity Surveyor - Oxfordshire

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure (Permanent)

Location:

Oxfordshire

A leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding team on a permanent basis. Known for delivering complex highways, public‑realm, and local authority infrastructure schemes, the organisation combines technical excellence with a collaborative, people‑focused culture. With a strong national order book and long‑term frameworks in place, this is a great opportunity to take on a key commercial role with a respected, forward‑thinking tier‑one business.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial performance of major civil engineering projects across Oxfordshire. You will work closely with operational, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure effective cost control, accurate reporting, and proactive contract management from pre‑construction through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with company commercial processes and industry standards.
Lead subcontract procurement, negotiation, and ongoing administration.
Prepare valuations, variations, and Compensation Event Quotations in line with NEC contract requirements.
Issue commercial notices to clients and subcontractors as required.
Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts, and detailed performance reports.
Maintain cost plans, monitor expenditure, and track subcontractor liabilities.
Support change management, value engineering, and risk mitigation activities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

About You

Strong background in civil engineering or infrastructure as a QS or Senior QS.
Solid working knowledge of NEC contracts.
Confident managing commercial processes on large or multiple civils schemes.
Proficient with commercial systems (Excel, CEMAR, Oracle or similar).
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management.
Professional membership (MRICS/MCIOB) or working towards is desirable.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary with car/car allowance and annual bonus.
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to buy additional days.
Pension scheme and private medical options.
Family‑friendly policies.
Access to wellbeing and support programmes.
Structured career development and professional training pathways.
Employee discount schemes and share incentive options.
Opportunities to work on high‑profile infrastructure projects shaping the region