Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the fastest-growing contractors in the sector. This is a business that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional results while fostering a culture of support, inclusivity, and growth. With clear career progression pathways and a focus on employee well-being, this role is ideal for candidates seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to a high-profile energy scheme, applying their skills to manage and oversee commercial aspects of major civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in the success of the project. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial aspects of the contract under NEC Option A and B, including compensation events and early warnings.
• Measuring and valuing work completed on-site and preparing monthly valuations and payment applications.
• Procuring, negotiating, and managing subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Tracking costs against the project budget and forecasting the final account.
• Overseeing variations, change control, and ensuring accurate cost management.
• Preparing cost reports for internal project teams and senior management.
• Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and the client’s commercial team for effective decision-making.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you must have the following:

Essential

• Extensive experience in civil engineering projects.
• Hands-on NEC Option A or B project experience.
• Strong proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable

• Previous experience working on energy or infrastructure projects.
• Membership with RICS (or actively working toward chartered status).

Day-to-Day

No two days will be the same in this varied and fast-paced role. On a typical day, you may:

• Attend site meetings with project managers and engineers to review progress.
• Manage the reconciliation and valuation of works completed by subcontractors.
• Handle cost change processes and update the project forecast based on findings.
• Engage with the client team to resolve commercial queries.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial reporting data for internal and external review.
• Lead discussions around risk mitigation and budget adherence with the wider team.

About the Business

The organisation is a thriving, values-driven community where ambition and job satisfaction align. Core values of inclusivity, integrity, and innovation underpin everything the business does. Employees are supported at every career stage and celebrated for their achievements in a collaborative environment.

The company takes pride in fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion are central, enabling every colleague to realise their full potential. A signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, the organisation enthusiastically welcomes applications from members of the Armed Forces Community, women, people of all ethnicities and backgrounds, and individuals who value equity and inclusion.