Senior Quantity Surveyor

Your new company

A leading Tier 1 contractor operating within the UK infrastructure and utilities sector. The business delivers large-scale, long-term frameworks across the UK. Supporting critical programmes within regulated environments. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a focus on professional development, this organisation offers stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on complex, high-value schemes.

Your new role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering a portfolio of infrastructure projects within a framework environment. You will take ownership of significant work packages, providing full commercial management from procurement through to final account.

Key responsibilities will include

• Managing the commercial performance of multiple projects or packages
• Leading subcontract procurement and managing supply chain relationships
• Producing and presenting CVRs, forecasts (EAC/ETC), and commercial reports
• Administering NEC contracts, including compensation events and change control
• Managing and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors
• Working closely with operational teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Maintaining strong client relationships and supporting commercial strategy

(This is a hybrid role with a mix of office and working from home.)

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a Tier 1 or major contractor environment
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure or civils packages
• Demonstrable experience producing CVRs, forecasts, and managing project finances
• Experience managing or mentoring junior commercial staff
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent)

(Experience within water, utilities, or regulated frameworks is highly advantageous)

What you'll get in return

• Competitive day rate and salary
• Long-term secured work within a major infrastructure framework
• Opportunity to work on high-value, complex projects
• Clear career progression within a well-established commercial team
• Flexible working with a hybrid model
• Exposure to a collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

What you need to do now

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