Senior Quantity SurveyorSkip to main contentWe use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalised ads or content, and analyse our traffic. By clicking "Accept All" you consent to our use of cookies.#Senior Quantity Surveyor page is loaded## Senior Quantity SurveyorApplylocations: Social\_Infrastructure\_Dartfordtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 27 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: 28 June 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR100356United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. *Our company is split into two business areas:* **Utility Infrastructure** – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. **Social Infrastructure** - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance. Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.Join the thriving and dynamic UI Social Infrastructure team in Dartford! As a rapidly growing business, we are excited to welcome a new Senior Quantity Surveyor to contribute to our success. If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry-leading organisation, this role is for you.Experienced working on social housing contracts, including planned works and repairsYou are to be the commercial lead on a long term partnering framework and be responsible for the commercial success of the projects whilst adhering to commercial administration procedures. Experienced working within Social Housing, planned and responsive repairsTo promote and deliver a collaborative environment with both the client and throughout the management of the subcontract / supply chain account.Role PurposeThe Senior Quantity Surveyor will take the on validation pricing and provide monthly cost advice to the client based on validation surveys produced.The role is also responsible for planning application workstream this is inclusive of Client valuations, procurement, payment and client claiming in line with agreed contract terms, as well as forecasting costs.The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead on compiling and managing open book reconciliation and audit information, maintain live monthly reconciliation through the live data sheet, identify unrecovered costs and claims (WIP), and redirect queries to the responsible QS / SQS and ensure actions are closed out in a timely manner.Key Responsibilities1. Validation Pricing and Monthly Client Cost Advice* Take lead responsibility for validation pricing activities.* Review validation survey outputs and advise the client monthly on costs, valuations and forecasted spend.* Ensure pricing submissions are accurate, commercially robust and aligned to agreed commercial processes and contract agreements.* Provide clear commentary on cost movements, risks, opportunities and recovery positions.2. Planning Applications - Procurement, Payments and Claims* Take commercial ownership of planning application SOW procurement activities.* Manage procurement process for planning application works/packages, including enquiry, comparison and recommendation.* Administer payments and claiming from the client in line with agreed TCMs and contractual/commercial requirements.* Produce and maintain planning application forecasts, including cost-to-complete and cash forecasts.* Track and reconcile planning application spend against budgets and approved allowances.3. Open Book Reconciliation, Audit and Cost Allocation Control* Lead on compiling reconciliation and audit information for internal and client review.* Ensure subcontractor costs are correctly allocated by team members against the correct IDs/cost codes.* Compile, maintain and run the sideways sheet to provide a live monthly reconciliation position.* Update adjustments and corrections in a timely manner to maintain accurate reporting.* Identify where subcontractor claims or costs have not been recovered and escalate / redirect queries to the responsible QS or SQS. Support audit readiness by ensuring records, back-up and reconciliations are complete and traceable4. - Sole QS Responsibility* Act as sole Quantity Surveyor for Planned Maintenance Leaseholder Recovery.* Manage commercial activities on these programmes from cradle to grave, including procurement through yearly close out.* Prepare and maintain valuations, variations, final accounts and supporting records as required.* Update forecasts regularly and manage cash flow/cash management across each programme.* Support operational staff with day-to-day commercial queries and contractual/commercial advice.* Maintain commercial records to support transparent reporting and recovery.* Manage commercial function on programme.* Ensure allocations and budgets are maintained and monitored against actual expenditure.* Identify and report any deviations from budget, including causes, impact and recommended corrective actions.* Support operational teams to ensure commercial controls remain effective across service delivery.5. Subcontract and Supply Chain Commercial Management* Prepare subcontract enquiries, analyse quotations and support package procurement.* Value, negotiate and process subcontract applications/payments in line with agreed procedures and legislation.* Maintain clear records of subcontractor variations, claims and agreements.* Challenge, verify and resolve subcontractor cost claims to protect project margins and maximise recovery.6. Financial Control, Forecasting and Reporting* Produce accurate monthly cost/value reconciliations, forecasts and cash projections.* Monitor project and programme budgets, allocations and recovery performance.* Highlight risks, unrecovered costs, overspends and margin erosion promptly to management.* Support monthly commercial reviews with clear, accurate data and commentary.7. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management* Work collaboratively with Operations, QS/SQS colleagues, Commercial Management and client representatives.* Provide commercial guidance to operational staff on procurement, valuations, claims, budgets and reconciliations.* Ensure commercial queries are directed to and resolved by the appropriate responsible party where required.Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.
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