Senior Quantity Surveyor Civils Contractor Groundworks | Roads | Drains | Sewers
Location: Morpeth
Salary: £60k - £75k base + car
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Role
Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple civil engineering and groundworks projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the commercial aspects of multiple groundworks and civil engineering projects.
- Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating subcontract agreements.
- Producing accurate cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Valuing and submitting interim applications for payment.
- Managing variations, compensation events, and contractual changes.
- Monitoring project costs and identifying opportunities to maximise profitability.
- Assessing and certifying subcontractor payments.
- Preparing and agreeing final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
- Providing commercial support and guidance to project teams.
- Identifying and managing commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.
- Supporting business growth through tender reviews and pre-construction input where required.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering or groundworks sector.
- Strong knowledge of roads, drainage, sewers, infrastructure, and groundworks packages associated with commercial developments.
- Excellent understanding of construction contracts, including NEC and JCT forms.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to produce accurate cost reporting and forecasting.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred).
- Membership of RICS, CIOB, or working towards professional accreditation is advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence.
What They Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Performance-related bonus opportunities.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression.
- Opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong reputation and long-term workload.
