Senior Quantity Surveyor

Administer contracts in accordance with company procedures.

Support the preparation of tender documents, contracts, budgets.

Support the preparation and negotiation of variations, compensation events, and change orders.

Advise project teams on contractual obligations, commercial risks, and potential claims.

Monitor project budgets, expenditure, and forecasts across allocated projects.

Manage subcontractor contracts, payments, and variations.

Produce cost reports, cash flow updates, and commercial summaries for project and senior management.

Assist in final account preparation and submission.

Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and client requirements.

Maintain accurate and auditable project records for all commercial activities.

Identify, record, and escalate commercial risks to the Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.

Support procurement and ensure subcontract agreements comply with head contracts.

Work closely with Project Managers, site teams, and finance teams to provide commercial guidance.

Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to support contractual and commercial outcomes.

Support the Managing Quantity Surveyor in mentoring junior commercial staff.

Monitor subcontractor performance and address commercial issues proactively.

Managing Quantity Surveyor / Contract Managers

Project Directors / Project Managers

Site Managers and Engineering Leads

Finance, Procurement, and Planning Teams

Clients (Water and Energy sectors)

Subcontractors and Suppliers

Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in engineering, construction, or utilities.

Strong knowledge of UK contract forms and commercial procedures.

Experience managing costs, variations, and claims across multiple projects.

Excellent financial, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Chartered status (RICS) or working towards

Competitive salary.

Company car or car allowance (some levels.)

Mentored support within our ‘Career Development Association’, to work towards chartership.

24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays.

Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice.

Company Pension Scheme.

Flexible working based on a ‘core hours’ system.

1 x Professional Membership paid annually.

Hybrid working.

Employee assistance program.

Free onsite parking.

Bike to Work scheme.

Discretionary annual bonus.