Job Description
This Senior Quantity Surveyor role is a great opportunity to lead the full spectrum of commercial and quantity surveying activities on utilities and infrastructure projects for a growing contractor. You will report to the Senior Leadership, and be a key person with autonomy for QS and commercial manager activities, professional judgement and data-driven decision making.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor role:
Will take ownership of the end-to-end commercial management of energy construction projects, from initial cost planning through to final account. You will provide robust financial oversight, ensure contractual compliance, and drive value for both the business and its clients. Your work will underpin key commercial decisions, mitigate risk, and safeguard margins while supporting project teams with accurate, timely financial information.
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead detailed cost estimation and budgeting for projects at feasibility, design, and pre-construction stages
Prepare, review, and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant forms of contract and commercial terms
Oversee procurement and tendering processes, including preparation of tender documentation, evaluation of bids, and recommendations
Implement and maintain rigorous cost control measures throughout, identifying variances and corrective actions
Drive value engineering activities, challenging designs and specifications to optimise cost without compromising quality or performance
Manage commercial risk by identifying, assessing, and tracking risks and advising on mitigation strategies
Prepare and present regular project financial reports, including cost forecasts, cash flow projections and final accounts
Lead measurement activities and prepare accurate Bills of Quantities
Utilise quantity surveying software and digital tools to manage data, produce reports, and support informed decision-making
Act as a key commercial point of contact for stakeholders, handling negotiations, resolving commercial issues, and supporting project delivery teams
Key Requirements:
Significant experience in a quantity surveyor role with demonstrable progression
Cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control on medium to large-scale construction projects
Strong experience in contract administration and management, including handling variations, claims, and final accounts
Experience in procurement and tendering, with experience preparing tender documents and evaluating contractor proposals
Demonstrable expertise in value engineering and commercial risk management within a project environment
Stakeholder communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and secure favourable commercial outcomes
Proficiency in project financial reporting, including cost forecasting, cash flow analysis, and margin management
Confident user of quantity surveying software tools
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, managing time, priorities, and deliverables
Desirable Skills:
Experience across civils, utilities, infrastructure or industrial
Familiarity with a range of standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC, JCT or similar)
Exposure to BIM and digital construction tools
Experience with data analytics or dashboards for reporting and insight
Qualifications:
Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related construction discipline
Professional membership or working towards membership of a recognised body (e.g. RICS, CIOB or equivalent)
Relevant training or certification in contract management or construction law (preferred)
If you are a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor ready to take ownership of complex projects and drive measurable value, please apply to explore this opportunity further.
