Quantity Surveyor in Swindon

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Commercial team and support our fast‑paced projects across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work with and support Project Management daily, ensuring projects meet commercial and financial targets (payment terms, JCT/NEC, etc).
• Attend monthly project review and CVR meetings and assist with the handover of projects to the Design and Construction teams.
• Support and contribute to the creation of regular and accurate reporting for key stakeholders (CVRs, Cash Flow, Weekly Updates).
• Assist in and carry out valuations for initial, interim and final payment applications.
• Assess and monitor payments for subcontractor and supplier accounts in line with agreed subcontracts and upstream contractual requirements.
• Identify, notify, value and agree on change (variations, compensation events, claims) and flag to the business where cost and GP may be impacted.
• Work with the Commercial Contract Manager to maximise the recovery of all contractual entitlements.
• Lead and participate in the creation and adjustment of processes, documentation and working templates, including rollout for future projects.
• Review and oversee customer and supplier commercial documentation, including PO terms, payment applications, certificates and cash‑flow milestones.
• Support effective cost control by monitoring WIP, approving POs/overspends within governance limits, and assisting procurement activities.
• Manage change by identifying, preparing, submitting and securing agreement for variations, delay notices, contra‑charges and related commercial adjustments.
• Assist Project Managers with commercial elements of supplier and customer claims, disputes and risk management relating to incomplete or omitted works.
• Contribute to monthly and final account processes, including applications for payment, revenue recovery actions and straightforward FA negotiations.
• Participate in project handovers and reviews, and help identify development or training needs within project and commercial teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical or Commercial degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record of effectively managing contracts and tenders.
• Experience with NEC & JCT contracts.
• Experience in cost control, cash‑flow management and WIP reporting within construction or utilities environments desirable.
• Strong understanding of the project life cycle, from ownership to completion.
• Good technical understanding of project delivery and pricing within MV/HV works.
• Ability to track delivery against contracted scope of works.
• Excellent organisation and coordination skills.
• Ability to work with multiple teams simultaneously and adapt communication appropriately.
• Excellent coordination and record‑keeping skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and initiative to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Confidence in managing project budgets with accuracy and providing regular commercial forecasts.
• Ability to create and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external clients and supplier counterparts.

Success Traits

• Technical or Commercial degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record of effectively managing both contracts and tenders.
• Experience with NEC & JCT contracts and their workings.
• Experience in cost control, cash‑flow management and WIP reporting within construction or utilities environments desirable.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and life assurance.
• Enhanced pension contributions matching 5% as standard.
• 25 days + Bank Holidays; option to buy/sell holiday allowance.
• Private Medical scheme (extendable to family).
• Sinewave Academy: training and tools to develop your career.
• Sinewave Worx: bespoke perks platform with discounts and cashback at high‑street retailers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Sinewave, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We review all applications impartially, ensuring decisions are based solely on merit, skills and potential. If you require adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know — we’re here to help.