We are representing a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex groundworks and infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to sustained growth in their London and South East operations, they are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the commercial delivery of major schemes across London and the surrounding areas.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for significant groundworks packages on large-scale infrastructure and civil engineering projects. You will work closely with project and site teams while providing leadership and commercial assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading the commercial management of groundworks packages from pre-contract through to final account
Procuring, negotiating, and managing sub-contractor and supplier packages
Preparing and agreeing valuations, forecasts, and cost/value reconciliations
Producing and submitting applications for payment, variations, and contractual claims
Managing change control processes, including Compensation Events under NEC contracts
Providing commercial input to project strategy and risk management
Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff where required
Ensuring full compliance with contractual terms and internal commercial governance
About You
Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level within civil engineering or groundworks contracting
Strong understanding of groundworks packages on infrastructure or major construction projects
Solid contractual and commercial knowledge, with NEC experience highly advantageous
Confident leading procurement, subcontract management, and cost reporting
Well organised, commercially astute, and comfortable working across multiple stakeholders
Willing and able to work on projects across London and the surrounding regions
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of high-profile groundworks projects within a respected and growing contractor, offering long-term career progression and exposure to complex work in the London market.
If this sounds of interest, apply now to discuss further.
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