Senior Quantity Surveyor

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.

Commercial Director

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

• 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

• 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

• Commercially astute and detail-focused
• Proactive, professional, and resilient
• Strong communicator and team player

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