Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Staines (with travel to Thames-side project sites)
Sector: Civil Engineering | Nuclear | Process Facilities
Permanent
We're working with a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering complex works within highly regulated environments. They're now looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial delivery across a Nuclear Power Project and a major Process Facility Upgrade along the Thames.
These are technically demanding schemes delivered under strict safety, compliance and governance frameworks - ideal for someone comfortable operating in controlled environments where contractual discipline really matters.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take full commercial responsibility for allocated civil engineering packages from procurement through to final account.
You'll work closely with the Project Manager, site teams, client commercial representatives and supply chain partners to ensure projects remain commercially controlled, compliant and financially successful.
This is a role for someone confident managing risk, leading subcontract procurement and maintaining strong NEC administration throughout the lifecycle of the works.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Management
Full commercial control of allocated work packages
Preparation of CVRs, cost forecasting and monthly reporting
Managing valuations, interim applications and payment certification
Risk identification, mitigation and commercial strategy
Procurement & Contracts
Subcontract procurement including enquiries, analysis and negotiation
Drafting and administration of subcontract agreements
Management of variations, change control and compensation events (NEC)
Supporting and negotiating final accounts
Stakeholder Management
Attending client progress and commercial meetings
Working collaboratively with delivery teams to protect margin
Mentoring Assistant or Intermediate QSs where required
Project Environment
Nuclear power infrastructure works
Process facility upgrade projects along the Thames
Heavy civils and technically complex engineering packages
Strict health, safety and compliance standards
NEC3 / NEC4 forms of contract
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a Senior QS within civil engineering
Strong NEC contract knowledge (NEC3 or NEC4)
Experience managing complex, high-value packages
Confident client-facing and commercially assertive
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)
Chartered status desirable but not essential
Ability to obtain relevant security clearance if required
Must hold right to work in the UKExperience within nuclear, energy, power generation, water treatment or heavy industrial environments would be highly advantageous.
What's On Offer
Salary £65,000 to £80,000 (Dependent on experience, could go higher for the right candidate)
Car allowance (Up to £9,000)
Bonus scheme
Pension and full benefits package
Long-term secured pipeline of regulated-sector work