Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Hertfordshire
Sector: Civil Engineering / Specialist Subcontractor
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum + Benefits
Overview
Our client is a well-established specialist contractor operating across the UK, delivering complex projects within the civil engineering and infrastructure sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Contract & Commercial Management: Lead commercial administration across projects under NEC3/4, JCT, and bespoke contracts; ensure all contractual notices, early warnings, and communications are issued correctly and on time; provide expert advice on contractual matters, risk, and entitlement; manage extensions of time, compensation events, variations, and disputes.
* Financial Management & Cost Control: Prepare and manage cost plans, CVRs, and cashflow forecasts; review subcontractor costs, plant, labour, and resource allocations; ensure accurate valuations and strong cash recovery; identify and report commercial risks and opportunities.
* Client & Stakeholder Management: Act as the lead commercial interface with clients and main contractors; attend commercial meetings, progress reviews, and negotiations; support strong working relationships to enhance project outcomes.
* Change Control & Reporting: Manage change control processes including variations and compensation events; maintain accurate records to support claims and entitlement; produce monthly reports, including CVRs and financial updates for senior leadership.
* Operational Support: Work closely with Project Managers to align commercial and operational decisions; provide guidance and mentoring to project teams; support procurement strategies to ensure commercial efficiency.
* Risk, Compliance & Governance: Maintain detailed commercial records and documentation; support dispute resolution processes where required; ensure compliance with internal systems, governance, and industry standards.
Requirements
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
* 7-10+ years' experience within construction or civil engineering.
* Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 and JCT contracts.
* Proven experience managing multiple projects and commercial performance.
* Excellent negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management ability.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
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