Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client is seeking a skilled and commercially minded Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team, supporting the delivery of substation upgrade.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take responsibility for the commercial management of high-profile infrastructure projects while working in a flexible, hybrid environment.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial and contractual aspects of substation upgrades, providing expert advice on cost management, procurement, and contract administration. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

This role offers exposure to complex, nationally significant infrastructure projects, and the chance to make a tangible impact on project outcomes through effective commercial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and maintain project cost plans, forecasts, and budgets
• Monitor project expenditure and implement cost control measures to manage variances
• Administer contracts (NEC, JCT, or similar), including drafting, variations, and final accounts
• Manage subcontractor procurement, including tendering, evaluation, and award
• Assess and process payment applications, variations, and claims
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to senior stakeholders and client teams
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution processes where required
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment between commercial and project delivery objectives
• Promote commercial best practice and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on infrastructure or energy projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT, or similar contract forms
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets, procurement, and contracts on complex projects
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant commercial management software
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying is required.

What's on Offer

• Work on nationally significant National Grid ASTI projects
• Hybrid working arrangement: 2 days on-site, remainder remote
• Exposure to complex, high-value infrastructure projects
• Career development and professional growth opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply:

Contact: Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) / Jonathan Kirby on (phone number removed)

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