Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Southampton
Employment Type: [Full-Time / Permanent]
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years (10 years desirable)
Lead Commercial Success Across High-Impact Projects
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on complex, high-value projects? Join us as a Senior Quantity Surveyor and become a key commercial voice in the successful delivery of industry-leading infrastructure and construction works.
Working closely with Project Directors and the wider commercial team, you will manage contractual obligations, monitor cost performance, and drive value throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the effective and accurate issue of contractual notices, correspondence, and documentation
Identify and communicate contractual and commercial risks and opportunities to Project Directors
Maintain detailed records of variations, delays, claims, and extensions of time
Assist with monthly progress valuations and claims for completed work
Engage with client and employer commercial teams
Support pre-contract tender negotiations and reporting
Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget updates
Advise on risk and value management strategies
Prepare, review, and finalise sub-contract documentation and final accounts
Oversee change management and cost control throughout the project
Manage subcontractor procurement, commercial comparisons, and requisition letters
Reconcile plant, materials, and labour costs against budgets
Monitor the main contract, including change reports and value assessments
Person Specification:
Essential:
Minimum 5 years’ commercial experience with exposure to relevant sectors (e.g., infrastructure, civil engineering, construction)
Degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent discipline
Strong understanding of construction contracts, change management, and project controls
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven track record in delivering commercial reporting and cost forecasting
Desirable:
10+ years’ experience within the sector
Familiarity with NEC/JCT contracts
Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards