Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Sector | Infrastructure Projects

Location: South East England (project-based)

Salary: Up to £85,000 + full benefits package (DOE)

Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid/flexible working where applicable

The Opportunity

Join a leading infrastructure contractor as a Senior Quantity Surveyor supporting a major UK pipeline programme. This is a high-impact role where you'll take ownership of commercial performance across complex civil engineering works, working closely with project leadership to drive profitability, manage risk and deliver successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration across NEC3/NEC4 Option C contracts
• Act as the key commercial contact for system subcontractors
• Provide clear advice on contractual and commercial issues
• Ensure full commercial compliance, protecting company position at all times
• Report subcontract status and risks to the Commercial Manager
• Support pricing and negotiation of variations across multiple disciplines (not limited to M&E)
• Lead cost control activities and monitor project financial performance
• Prepare monthly cost/value reports, WIP reports and financial forecasts
• Contribute to procurement, tendering and subcontract lifecycle management
• Measure quantities and support preparation of final accounts
• Manage delegated budgets, contracts and resources to ensure value for money
• Maintain compliance with company policies, including HSEQ and sustainability

About You

• BSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• Strong NEC3 or NEC4 (Option C) contract experience
• Proven commercial management experience on infrastructure or civil engineering projects
• Confident negotiator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

The Project

You'll be working on a flagship UK infrastructure programme designed to improve water resilience-transferring water from surplus to deficit regions and supporting long-term environmental sustainability.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £85,000 + package (or open to contractors)
• Enhanced pension and benefits package
• Flexible working and generous annual leave
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Opportunity to work on major, high-profile infrastructure projects
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing (mental & physical health support)

Apply Now

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor with NEC experience looking to take the lead on a major infrastructure programme, apply today.

Desired Skills and Experience

Quantity Surveying

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Commercial Management

NEC3 / NEC4 Contracts (Option C)

Contract Administration

Cost Control & Cost Management

Infrastructure Projects

Water Sector / Utilities

Subcontractor Management

Procurement & Tendering

Variations & Change Management

Final Accounts

Risk Management

Financial Reporting & Forecasting

Value Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Project Cost Reporting (CVR / WIP)

Commercial Compliance