Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Building Careers UK
  • Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
  • 30/04/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, supporting delivery on a major infrastructure programme. This role will focus on the substations package, playing a key part in managing commercial performance across complex, high-value works.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute QS with strong NEC expertise and a background in infrastructure or energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Commercial management of the substations package within a major programme
  • Administration of NEC contracts (Option C)
  • Detailed management of Defined Cost and Compensation Events
  • Cost forecasting, reporting, and risk management
  • Supporting project delivery teams to ensure commercial efficiency and compliance
  • Stakeholder engagement across client, contractor, and supply chain

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure or energy projects
  • Ideally demonstrable experience working on substations or similar power/utility projects
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly Option C
  • High level of competence in Defined Cost and Compensation Event processes
  • Commercially driven with strong analytical and negotiation skills
  • Ability to operate effectively within a collaborative project environment

What's on Offer:

  • Opportunity to work on a high-profile, nationally significant programme
  • Collaborative and forward-thinking commercial team environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are a Senior QS with the right technical expertise and are looking to work on a complex and rewarding infrastructure project, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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