Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Andover Up to £75,000 Lead Commercial Success in Renewables
Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take ownership of major infrastructure and renewables projects? This Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity offers the chance to step into a key leadership role where you will drive commercial performance, influence strategic decisions, and support the development of junior team members.
What's in it for you?
You will be joining a forward-thinking commercial team where your experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor will be valued and trusted. You will work on high-profile UK-wide projects, enhance your leadership capability, and play a pivotal role in maximising profitability-while earning a competitive salary up to £75,000 dependent on experience alongside an excellent benefits package.
About the company
My client is a highly regarded infrastructure organisation operating across rail, energy, highways, and renewables. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a commitment to employee development, they offer a stable and progressive environment for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.
The role and responsibilities
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take a leading role within the commercial team, ensuring effective financial management and supporting successful project delivery. You will be doing the following:
Leading applications, valuations, and commercial reporting processes
Managing project costing, forecasting, and income optimisation
Overseeing change control systems and project risk management
Producing and reviewing Cost to Complete (CTC) and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
Managing the full subcontract lifecycle, from procurement through to final account
Providing strategic commercial advice to project and senior leadership teams
Leading on dispute resolution and contract negotiations
Supporting and guiding Assistant and Quantity Surveyors within the team
Contributing to tendering and pre-construction commercial input
Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors
Travelling to projects across the UK, including occasional overnight stays
Must have skills and experience
To succeed as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will bring:
Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up
Degree, HND or HNC in a relevant discipline
Progress towards or achievement of a professional qualification (e.g. RICS or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial systems
Demonstrable leadership, mentoring, and team development experience
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
Salary and benefits
Salary up to £75,000 dependent on experience
25 days holiday with the option to buy additional leave
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Health and wellbeing programme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee benefits portal
Free/on-site parking
Referral scheme
Additional information
Location: Andover, Hampshire
Working pattern: Full-time, with travel to UK-wide projects
Career progression: You will be supported in progressing into more senior commercial or leadership roles within the business
Interested?
If this Senior Quantity Surveyor role aligns with your experience and ambitions, apply today to take the next step in your career and work on impactful infrastructure and renewables projects.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
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