Home-based with regular travel to sites in the South East | Full-time, Permanent | 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £70, – £80, DOE
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial management of a major smart metering infrastructure programme in the South East. This home-based role, with regular site travel, offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in a long-term, industry-first utility services contract.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage key subcontractor relationships, oversee NEC contract compliance, and provide robust financial and commercial support to operational and finance teams. You will bring strong contractual expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to influence decision-making at both project and senior leadership levels.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Management
oTake full responsibility for the commercial relationship with the principal subcontractor delivering the metering installation programme.
oEnsure costs are controlled, variations are managed effectively, and financial performance aligns with project objectives.
oAct as the trusted commercial advisor to operational teams.
Contract Administration
oLead NEC contract administration (ideally NEC4 TSC), ensuring compliance with all obligations and processes.
oReview and authorise applications for payment, ensuring accuracy and fairness.
oAssess and negotiate compensation events, contractual changes, and claims.
oProvide clear guidance to teams on contract requirements, supporting best practice across the project.
Financial Forecasting & Reporting
oProduce and maintain rolling 12-week cash flow forecasts, reviewed monthly.
oPrepare monthly cost accruals, including service credits and provisions for contractual liabilities.
oDeliver accurate financial and commercial reporting to senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Risk & Performance Management
oIdentify and manage commercial risks, implementing mitigation strategies.
oWork with operational teams to link financial and delivery performance.
oEnsure all valuations, claims, and forecasts are backed by robust evidence.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
oBuild strong working relationships with operational and finance teams, providing training and commercial support where required.
oEngage with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain transparency and resolve issues quickly.
oContribute to strategic discussions on commercial and contractual best practice.
Business Development
oProvide commercial expertise to support future business opportunities within the regulated utilities sector.
oAssist in shaping bids and proposals with contract insights and lessons learned from current delivery.
About You
•Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
•Significant experience in commercial management and formal contract administration, with strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC4 TSC preferred).
•Track record of managing subcontractor relationships and delivering accurate valuations, forecasts, and claims.
•Strong financial acumen with proven ability to produce reliable cash flow forecasts and cost reports.
•Experience in service-based contracts; metering or civil works knowledge advantageous.
•Excellent communicator, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
•Knowledge of the water sector desirable but not essential.
What’s on Offer
•Salary of £70, – £80, DOE.
•Full-time, permanent role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
•Home-based working with regular travel across the South East.
•The opportunity to play a leading role in a high-profile, 20-year infrastructure programme.
•A senior position with scope to influence commercial best practice in a growing sector.