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Role Purpose

The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the commercial management of civil engineering projects from contract award through to final account, ensuring effective cost control, risk management, and value delivery across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Reporting to

Commercial Director

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage the commercial and contractual aspects of one or more civil engineering projects, including:

Administration of contracts (primarily NEC, with some JCT or bespoke forms)

Preparation and agreement of applications for payment, variations, compensation events, and final accounts

Cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and production of CVRs

Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers and management of their accounts

Working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to maintain commercial alignment

Liaison with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a civil engineering contracting environment

Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts

Sound understanding of civil engineering construction methods

Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and reporting skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously

Desirable

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or similar

Chartered or working towards chartership (e.g. MRICS)

Experience mentoring or supporting junior commercial staff

Personal Attributes

Commercially astute and detail-focused

Proactive, professional, and resilient

Strong communicator and team player

Working Environment

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work across office and site locations, supporting the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects as required