Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Infrastructure division of a Tier 1 contractor delivering a £300 million highways programme in South West England. You will be responsible for commercial administration, change management and reporting across a large new road project and associated works.

Key responsibilities

• Manage main contract administration with a focus on change management and compensation event quotations.
• Produce, negotiate and issue subcontract documentation, including terms, prices and programme.
• Oversee subcontract work packages, carry out interim assessments and handle change orders.
• Issue commercial notices to clients and subcontractors as required by contract.
• Prepare and agree monthly applications with the client, maintain site records and produce detailed monthly cost reports.
• Maintain a cost plan, track expenditure and provide forecasting throughout the project.

Required profile

• Good appreciation of NEC contracts and experience on major civil engineering schemes.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Excel, Word and contract/cost management systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS, or working towards full membership.

Required skills

• NEC contracts
• Excel
• Word
• CEMAR
• Oracle