Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide pre- and post-contract commercial support for a private-sector infrastructure portfolio, in line with organisational strategy and budget. The role involves offering leadership and guidance on commercial matters, developing strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring a rigorous, controlled environment for effective risk management, cost control, and profitability across a range of projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Partnership & Stakeholder Management
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, including Project Management, Engineering, Legal, Procurement, Development, Finance, and Major Projects functions.
• Contract Review & Negotiation
• Review upstream and downstream contracts, identify key commercial risks, and negotiate improved terms where appropriate.
• Contract & Commercial Management
• Lead the commercial workstream for projects typically ranging from over £1m to £20m total contract value. Work closely with Project Managers to ensure effective commercial governance.
• Project Review & Governance
• Actively contribute to monthly project review processes, assessing the commercial position of projects. Support the management of high-risk or underperforming projects by highlighting trading or commercial risks. Ensure cost control processes adhere to accounting regulations and industry best practice.
• Reporting
• Maintain and develop commercial reporting tools to manage risk and profitability across the overall project portfolio and individual major projects.
• Budgets & Forecasting
• Work collaboratively with finance and operational teams to support forecasting and budgeting activities across the business.

What You Need

To be considered for this role, you should ideally have:

• Demonstrated experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor position on high-value infrastructure projects (typically £5m+).
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 Option Acontracts.
• Extensive experience in the financial control of projects, including cost management processes.
• Experience with dispute resolution processes.