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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job in Portishead, Somerset County, BS20, England, UK
Listing for: JobMatcha
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 500 GBP Daily GBP 500.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways / Infrastructure
£400 - £500 per day
ASAP Start

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major highways and infrastructure project for a leading Tier 1 contractor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong Senior QS with solid NEC contract experience and a background delivering civil engineering or infrastructure schemes.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the commercial management of a project or section of works, supporting the commercial lead and project delivery team to ensure strong commercial performance and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial management of projects and infrastructure works

• Ownership of CVR and forecasting processes

• Cost control, reporting and commercial reconciliation

• Management of change control and compensation events

• NEC contract administration

• Identification and management of project risks and opportunities

• Procurement support and subcontract management

• Preparation and agreement of valuations and final accounts

• Supporting project delivery teams with commercial advice

• Ensuring contractual notices and commercial procedures are correctly managed

• Client and stakeholder liaison

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within highways, infrastructure or civil engineering projects

• Strong NEC contract knowledge and administration experience

• Experience managing CVRs, forecasting and cost reporting

• Strong understanding of change management and compensation events

• Ability to work within Tier 1 contractor environments

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• Major infrastructure or highways project experience

• Experience working on large-scale civils schemes

• Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

• Professional membership (RICS/CICES) advantageous

Additional Information:
• £400 - £500 per day

• ASAP start

• Long-term project opportunity

• Hybrid/site-based working depending on project requirements

Apply now with your updated CV if you are interested in the QS position
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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