Senior Quantity Surveyor

Department: Commercial (Quantity Surveying)

Location: West Cumbria

We’re looking for an experienced, detail‑driven Senior
Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in the commercial success of our projects. If you’re confident working with stakeholders at all levels, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and have a strong grasp of NEC contracts and construction processes, we’d love to hear from you.

• Build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, monitoring performance, resolving disputes, and ensuring smooth project delivery.
• Lead post‑contract commercial management including budgets, forecasting, CVRs, cost reporting, and final accounts.
• Manage change control, maintain financial impact assessments, and measure variations from revised drawings.
• Oversee procurement strategies, approve subcontract orders, and ensure robust commercial terms.
• Negotiate compensation events and oversee subcontract administration, payments, and commercial correspondence.
• Identify cost risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies, ensuring accurate monthly reporting and governance.
• Support delivery teams with commercial advice, cost analysis, and contract compliance.
• Mentor and manage QSs, AQSs, trainees, and graduates to ensure high standards across all commercial outputs.
• Analyse costs, produce detailed performance reports, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Drive integration of commercial processes across the business, promoting innovation and efficiency.

• 5+ years’ experience as a QS on major civil engineering projects (rail, highways, infrastructure, utilities).
• Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, and JCT forms of contract, including variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Expertise in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and high‑level commercial reporting.
• Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder management, and client communication.
• Strong leadership ability with experience mentoring junior staff.
• Highly detail‑focused with excellent financial and contractual accuracy.
• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• RICS membership (or working towards) is a strong advantage.
• CSCS card required.
• Strategic thinker with resilience, integrity, and a proactive approach to risk and value.

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
• Health Care Cashplan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance
• Buy/sell holidays
• Other discounts and Cashback plans