Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Are you a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong main contracting background and extensive NEC contract experience?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a major infrastructure project in Somerset, taking responsibility for the day-to-day commercial management, with the potential for growth as additional project scope is secured.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving commercial performance, protecting project margins, and ensuring robust contract management throughout the project lifecycle. This position also offers a genuine pathway to progress into a Commercial Manager role for the right individual.

We are open to speaking with both Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers for this position. For candidates already operating at Commercial Manager level, the role and package will reflect experience.







The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day commercial activities of a major infrastructure project.
• Preparation and submission of applications for payment.
• Producing and managing cash flow forecasts.
• Ownership of Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and commercial reporting.
• Managing subcontractor accounts and commercial performance.
• Administration of NEC contracts, including management of Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
• Supporting project profitability through effective cost control and contract management.
• Monitoring project margins and reporting on commercial performance.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the wider commercial team and driving best practice across the project.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate:

• A proven background working for a main/principal contractor
• Previous experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level or above.
• A strong understanding of profit & loss, project margins and commercial performance.
• Significant NEC contract experience, ideally NEC4 Option A.
• Proven contract management and subcontractor management experience.
• Strong experience producing and managing Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost reporting and commercial controls.
• The ability to confidently manage day-to-day commercial activities on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A minimum of 8 years' commercial experience within the construction, infrastructure, utilities or power sectors.
• Availability to be site-based in Somerset three days per week.

Desirable Requirements

The following would be advantageous:

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects valued in excess of £20m.
• Experience operating at, or progressing towards, Commercial Manager level.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits package including gym membership, dental insurance, travel insurance and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Personal wellbeing and volunteering days.
• Structured training and development programmes.
• Clear progression opportunities into Commercial Management.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing major projects team delivering complex infrastructure works with significant future growth potential. You'll be given real responsibility, strong support from an established commercial leadership team, and the opportunity to progress your career whilst working on a high-profile project with a long-term pipeline of work.

To find out more, apply today for a confidential discussion.