At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial management on major highways projects and safeguard financial performance.
- Company: Top-tier contractor with a focus on major infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and the chance to mentor junior staff.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant career growth within a collaborative team environment.
- Why this job: Join a key role in impactful infrastructure projects and enhance your commercial skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering, NEC contracts, and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the delivery team on a major highways infrastructure programme in the Exeter region.
Reporting into a Project Manager/Commercial Manager, you'll take ownership of all commercial aspects of your project section, protecting financial performance and contractual position while building strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead commercial management across highways works, safeguarding contractual and financial position
- Manage procurement, subcontract tendering, evaluation and appointment
- Prepare valuations, invoices, cost reports, forecasts and cash-flow
- Oversee change control – identifying, valuing and recovering variations/compensation events
- Administer subcontracts including payments, instructions, re-measurement and final accounts
- Monitor cost, risk and opportunity to drive commercial efficiency
- Mentor junior commercial staff
What we're looking for:
- Strong civil engineering / highways commercial background
- Excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts
- Confident negotiator, comfortable challenging and influencing stakeholders
- Track record in subcontract procurement and commercial reporting
- Collaborative, values-driven approach
This is a strong opportunity for a Senior QS looking to take on a key commercial leadership role within a major infrastructure scheme, with genuine scope to progress.
Senior Quantity Surveyor in Exeter employer: Cipher Search
Join a leading Tier 1 contractor in Exeter, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will benefit from competitive remuneration, comprehensive training programmes, and the opportunity to mentor junior staff, all while contributing to significant infrastructure projects that shape the community. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to excellence, this role offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment.
