Senior Quantity Surveyor

A growing civil engineering contractor in the North West is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team in Warrington.

This is a key commercial role working closely with Directors and operational teams across a range of civils and infrastructure schemes. You’ll take ownership of the commercial and contractual performance of projects from pre-contract through to final account, ensuring projects are commercially successful, contractually compliant and well managed throughout.

The business has built a strong reputation for delivering quality civil engineering projects and offers a stable, long-term opportunity for an experienced QS looking to play a significant role within the commercial function.

The Role

• Managing the commercial and contractual elements of multiple civil engineering projects

• Supporting Directors, Contracts Managers, Site Agents and Project Managers on all commercial matters

• Reviewing tender documentation, contract terms and risk exposure pre and post contract

• Administering NEC, JCT and bespoke forms of contract

• Preparing, submitting and negotiating applications for payment and final accounts

• Managing subcontract procurement, subcontract accounts and supplier relationships

• Identifying variations, compensation events and commercial opportunities

• Preparing and negotiating claims where required

• Producing accurate cost reporting, CVRs and forecasts

• Monitoring project performance and helping drive commercial efficiency across schemes

• Attending client and site progress meetings representing the commercial function

• Identifying and mitigating commercial risk throughout the lifecycle of projects

• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff within the team

• Assisting with tender pricing and pre-construction commercial input where required

About You

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering

• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, with JCT knowledge also beneficial

• Experience managing the commercial delivery of infrastructure and civils projects

• Excellent contractual awareness and commercial acumen

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

• Confident producing cost reports, forecasts and final accounts

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across operational teams

• Experience mentoring or supporting junior commercial staff would be advantageous