Senior Quantity Surveyor

Turner Lovell is looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a fast-growing infrastructure engineering contractor delivering critical power, grid connection, data centre, and renewable energy projects across the UK.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in driving the commercial success of major utility and civil engineering projects, managing everything from tender stage through to final accounts. Working closely with project teams and senior leadership, you'll help maximise value, manage risk, and influence the delivery of critical infrastructure projects while developing your own path towards Commercial Manager level.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the commercial management of utility and civil engineering projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, and support tender submissions, including pricing strategies, contractual reviews, and commercial evaluations.
• Manage payment applications, client valuations, compensation events, variations, and final account settlements.
• Build productive relationships with subcontractors while leading negotiations on rates, accounts, and contractual changes.
• Monitor project performance through regular cost reporting, forecasting, and commercial reviews.
• Ensure robust commercial processes, documentation, and financial controls are maintained across projects.
• Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities early and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with project delivery teams to achieve both operational and financial objectives.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to colleagues across the business.
• Contribute to the development of junior commercial staff through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the utilities, power, infrastructure, or civil engineering sectors.
• Strong understanding of commercial management across both pre-construction and project delivery phases.
• Working knowledge of NEC, JCT, and bespoke contract forms.
• Experience managing subcontract accounts, variations, valuations, and final accounts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective commercial controls and reporting procedures.
• Strong commercial awareness with the confidence to make informed decisions and solve complex challenges.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Proactive and hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and commercial management software.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between project sites as required.

If this sounds like your next challenge and you're keen to play a key role in delivering major energy infrastructure projects, please apply or contact Yana Arif at 07939 391748.