Role Purpose
The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the commercial management of civil engineering projects from contract award through to final account, ensuring effective cost control, risk management, and value delivery across all stages of the project lifecycle.
Reporting to
Commercial Director
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage the commercial and contractual aspects of one or more civil engineering projects, including:
Administration of contracts (primarily NEC, with some JCT or bespoke forms)
Preparation and agreement of applications for payment, variations, compensation events, and final accounts
Cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and production of CVRs
Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers and management of their accounts
Working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to maintain commercial alignment
Liaison with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
Skills & Experience
Essential
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a civil engineering contracting environment
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
Sound understanding of civil engineering construction methods
Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and reporting skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously
Desirable
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or similar
Chartered or working towards chartership (e.g. MRICS)
Experience mentoring or supporting junior commercial staff
Personal Attributes
Commercially astute and detail-focused
Proactive, professional, and resilient
Strong communicator and team player
Working Environment
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work across office and site locations, supporting the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects as required