At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial management of a £20 million earthworks project and mentor junior team members.
- Company: Join a top UK Civil Engineering Contractor with a strong growth trajectory.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, hybrid working, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for long-term career development.
- Why this job: Be part of a flagship infrastructure project and make a real impact in civil engineering.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying and experience with NEC contracts required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Suffolk (Hybrid Working - 3 Days on Site)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression
Due to the award of a major long-term infrastructure project, a leading UK Civil Engineering Contractor with an annual turnover exceeding £500 million is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team in Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor at the start of a flagship infrastructure project, taking commercial responsibility for a significant earthworks and enabling works package valued at approximately £20 million.
Operating across the civil engineering and the energy sectors, the business continues to experience sustained growth, with a strong pipeline of major projects secured for the coming years. This role offers genuine long-term career prospects, with a clear pathway into Commercial Management for ambitious Quantity Surveyors looking to progress their careers. Hybrid working is available, with approximately 2-3 days per week on site.
The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Lead, the successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will take full commercial responsibility for a circa £20 million earthworks and enabling works package, managing the project through procurement, delivery and final account. Working under NEC contracts, you will play a key role in ensuring commercial success while supporting the operational team and mentoring junior members of the commercial department.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial management of a £20 million earthworks and enabling works contract.
- Administer contracts under NEC Terms & Conditions.
- Manage subcontract procurement, tender evaluations and contract awards.
- Prepare, monitor and present Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports.
- Monitor project costs, forecasts, cash flow and commercial performance.
- Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
- Prepare, negotiate and agree compensation events, variations and final accounts.
- Manage subcontractor accounts, applications and payments.
- Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
- Work closely with Project Managers to ensure commercial and operational objectives are achieved.
- Support and mentor Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors.
About You
To be considered, you will ideally have:
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline.
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within Civil Engineering, Earthworks, Highways, Infrastructure, Utilities or Energy projects.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts.
- Previous experience managing significant earthworks and enabling works packages.
- Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge.
- Experience managing subcontractors and producing accurate CVR reporting.
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Civil Engineering Contractors.
- Commercial responsibility for a high-profile £20 million earthworks and enabling works package.
- Long-term secured workload across major infrastructure and energy projects.
- Hybrid working (2-3 days on site).
- Excellent career progression into Commercial Management.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to play a key role in delivering major civil engineering projects while developing your career with a leading contractor, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
Equal Opportunities
Intersect is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, respected and encouraged. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Senior Quantity Surveyor in Aldeburgh employer: Intersect Global Ltd
Join a leading UK Civil Engineering Contractor in Suffolk, where you will have the opportunity to take on significant commercial responsibilities for a £20 million earthworks and enabling works package. With a strong focus on employee growth, this company offers a supportive and collaborative work culture, hybrid working options, and clear pathways for career progression into Commercial Management. Enjoy competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package while contributing to major infrastructure projects that shape the future.
