Senior Quantity Surveyor (Utilities / Civils)
Rate: £450-£500/day (Umbrella/PAYE)Location: HybridDuration: September 2026 - February 2027
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of a major Grid Infrastructure project.
This role requires a candidate with a strong background in Utilities, Energy, Power, Water, Rail, Highways, or Civil Engineering projects. Candidates with predominantly building, residential, or fit-out experience will not be suitable.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial management of infrastructure projects.
- Client liaison and stakeholder management.
- Management of AFPs, compensation events, and change control.
- Cost forecasting, CVR reporting, and monthly commercial reporting.
- Subcontract procurement and account management.
- NEC contract administration.
- Supporting material and plant procurement activities.
Essential Requirements
- 3+ years' experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
- Proven experience within Utilities, Energy, or Civil Engineering environments.
- Strong NEC contract knowledge.
- Experience with subcontract management, procurement, and cost/value reporting.
- Strong forecasting and commercial reporting skills.
- Proficient in Excel and familiar with Oracle or similar ERP systems.
Ideal Background
Experience working on:
- Electricity Transmission & Distribution
- Power & Energy Infrastructure
- Utilities Frameworks
- Water Infrastructure
- Rail or Highways Projects
- Major Civil Engineering Schemes
Candidates with direct experience on grid, transmission, substations, overhead lines, underground cabling, or wider utilities infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Quantity Surveying
- Senior Quantity Surveying
- Commercial Management
- NEC Contracts
- Contract Administration
- Cost Management
- Cost Control
- Cost Forecasting
- Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR)
- Commercial Reporting
- Change Management
- Compensation Events
- Applications for Payment (AFP)
- Subcontract Management
- Procurement
- Supplier Management
- Final Accounts
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Infrastructure Projects
- Utilities
- Civil Engineering
- Energy
- Power Transmission
- Power Distribution
- Grid Infrastructure
- Highways
- Rail
- Water Infrastructure
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle ERP
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