Senior Quantity Surveyor
Multiple locations across the UK - including London, Reading, Bury and Somerset
Permanent | Competitive salary + benefits | Major infrastructure projects
About the Company
Our client is a market-leading engineering and construction organisation delivering complex HVAC and specialist ventilation systems for high-security and safety-critical environments.
With a strong heritage and an impressive track record across major UK infrastructure programmes, they partner with clients in the energy, defence and transport sectors to design, build and maintain technically advanced projects that shape the future of the built environment.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll join a high-performing commercial team responsible for delivering robust financial and contractual management across a diverse portfolio of engineering and construction projects.
You'll play a key role in ensuring commercial success through accurate forecasting, cost control and stakeholder collaboration, while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement across both site and manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare internal commercial reports, forecasts and cost plans.
Monitor and manage project expenditure, producing CVR reports and cashflow forecasts.
Identify and manage commercial risk, opportunities and value-engineering options.
Support pre- and post-contract administration, including tenders, procurement, valuations and final accounts.
Administer contracts under NEC and JCT forms, including early warnings, change control and compensation events.
Provide clear, timely commercial advice to project teams and senior management.
Mentor and guide Assistant and Quantity Surveyors on best practice, procedures and compliance.
Contribute to tendering and procurement strategies, pre-tender estimates and bid evaluations.
Lead or contribute to project meetings, ensuring clear objectives, actions and accountability.
Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients and contractors to achieve business objectives.
About You
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or equivalent.
Proven experience managing commercial and contractual elements of multi-site projects.
Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract.
Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
Confident managing cost control, forecasting and project reporting processes.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
Why Join
You'll be part of a forward-thinking engineering business delivering some of the UK's most exciting infrastructure projects. The role offers exposure to complex, technically demanding environments, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact on nationally significant programmes.
Interested?
Apply now to learn more or contact us in confidence for an informal discussion about the role.
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