Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – HV Infrastructure Projects

Location: Reading or Manchester (Hybrid, 2 days onsite)

Contract: 6 months initial

Rate: £500 per day (Umbrella)

Overview

We are seeking two experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to join a leading infrastructure business supporting major HV / private network projects across the UK.

You will play a key role in delivering both pre-contract and post-contract commercial support, ensuring strong cost control, risk management, and contractual oversight across a portfolio of high-value projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across projects valued between £1m – £20m, working closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams
• Review and negotiate upstream and downstream contracts, identifying and mitigating commercial risks
• Provide robust cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting across the project portfolio
• Support project governance processes, including participation in project review boards and risk reporting
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across operations, procurement, legal, and finance

Role Focus

1. Pre-Contract Focus (Contract Strategy & Drafting)

• Lead on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts (NEC and bespoke forms)
• Develop contract schedules and support commercial strategy and risk allocation
• Take ownership of contractual positions and lead discussions with clients and supply chain

2. Post-Contract Focus (Claims & Disputes)

• Manage and defend construction claims, including compensation events and variations
• Prepare robust, evidence-based submissions using contemporaneous records
• Support dispute resolution processes, including adjudication where required

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role within HV or infrastructure projects (£5m+)
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3 Option A preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in financial and commercial project control
• Experience in contract negotiation, claims management, or dispute resolution
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

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