Senior Quantity Surveyor

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career within a leading construction and infrastructure consultancy? Do you have experience managing the commercial aspects of infrastructure projects and a strong understanding of NEC contracts?

We are currently working with an established consultancy looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of major projects, providing commercial expertise and cost management services throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will have experience across both pre- and post-contract stages and will play an important role in delivering projects efficiently, managing commercial risks and providing clients with effective, value-driven solutions.

Projects may span a variety of infrastructure sectors, including:

• Highways and transportation
• Rail and public transport
• Energy, including nuclear and renewables
• Utilities, including water and communications
• Defence infrastructure
• Aviation

Experience in every sector is not essential. We are looking for a commercially astute professional with relevant infrastructure experience, a proactive approach and the ambition to take ownership of projects while continuing to develop their expertise.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for providing commercial and cost management support across a range of infrastructure projects, working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services across infrastructure projects.
• Managing project costs, budgets, commercial risks and contractual obligations.
• Administering NEC contracts and advising on contractual and commercial matters.
• Preparing cost estimates, commercial reports and financial assessments.
• Developing procurement strategies and preparing tender documentation, including Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages.
• Supporting tender assessments, procurement processes and contract negotiations.
• Applying appropriate methods of measurement, including CESMM and relevant highway measurement standards.
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering, cost efficiencies and sustainable project solutions.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed budgets, programmes and objectives.
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior team members.
• Contributing to project leadership, client development and wider business growth activities.

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure or a similar construction environment.
• A strong understanding of pre- and post-contract commercial management.
• Experience administering the NEC suite of contracts.
• Knowledge of relevant measurement standards, including CESMM and highway measurement methods where applicable.
• Experience preparing procurement documentation, tender packages and ITT documents.
• A sound understanding of construction techniques, technology and project delivery.
• The ability to manage projects independently, prioritise workloads and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and associated commercial reporting tools.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with an interest in…