Senior Quantity Surveyor

Your new companyYou'll be joining a highly experienced civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering work on one of the UK's largest and most complex rail infrastructure programmes. The business operates across major transport and infrastructure schemes nationwide and is known for strong project governance, collaborative working, and long-term career opportunities on flagship frameworks.Your new roleAs a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key part in the commercial delivery of a major infrastructure project, working closely with project and site teams to ensure robust commercial control from start to finish. The role is primarily site-based, with some flexibility for hybrid working.Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and producing monthly applications for payment
• Administering and managing change control under NEC contracts
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts, and internal commercial reporting
• Supporting the identification, assessment, and agreement of variations and compensation events
• Managing subcontract procurement, commercial administration, and payments
• Providing commercial and contractual advice to project and senior management teams
• Ensuring compliance with internal commercial procedures and contract requirements

What you'll need to succeedA recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial ManagementStrong experience working under NEC contracts on large civil engineering or infrastructure projectsProven ability to manage subcontractors and commercial processes independentlyGood working knowledge of Excel and commercial management systemsStrong communication skills and the confidence to engage with internal and external stakeholdersDesirable:Background in major infrastructure, rail, civils, or groundworks projectsDegree in a related construction or engineering disciplineCSCS cardProfessional membership (or working towards) RICS, CIOB, or equivalentWhat you'll get in returnThe opportunity to work on a high-profile, long-term infrastructure projectA senior-level role with real responsibility and influenceHybrid working (1 Day WFH)What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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