Senior Quantity Surveyor

Sector: Commercial, Construction Type: Permanent

Contact: Matthew Clegg Job Published: 1 day ago

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well‑established, privately owned main contractor at their office in Potters Bar. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will quickly become an integral part of my clients business and take responsibility for a large portfolio of work for multiple clients across the South East.

The business specialises in the delivery of fast‑paced, low‑value, high‑volume works across the water, telecoms and civils sectors. This role will suit a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor who thrives in a dynamic environment, is highly organised, and can manage a large number of live jobs concurrently.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple utility work streams, ensuring tight cost control, robust contract administration, and strong financial performance across the portfolio.

• Full commercial management of a high‑volume workload of utility projects
• Cost forecasting, budgeting, and value reporting
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment and final accounts
• Management of variations and compensation events
• Administration of contracts under NEC forms (NEC3/NEC4)
• Liaison with operational teams to ensure commercial best practice
• Supporting junior commercial staff where required

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the utilities, civils, or infrastructure sectors
• Comfortable working on fast paced, low value, high volume frameworks
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
• Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach

• Salary of £60,000 - £75,000, depending on experience
• 28 days leave (including bank holidays)
• Stable, privately owned contractor with a pipeline of work
• Office‑based role with a close‑knit, experienced commercial team
• Long‑term career opportunity within a growing business

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a role that offers pace, responsibility, and long‑term security within the utilities sector, get in touch today to register your interest.

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