Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hertfordshire
Sector: Civil Engineering / Specialist Subcontractor
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum + Benefits

Overview

Our client is a well-established specialist contractor operating across the UK, delivering complex projects within the civil engineering and infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Commercial Management

• Lead commercial administration across projects under NEC3/4, JCT, and bespoke contracts
• Ensure all contractual notices, early warnings, and communications are issued correctly and on time
• Provide expert advice on contractual matters, risk, and entitlement
• Manage extensions of time, compensation events, variations, and disputes

Financial Management & Cost Control

• Prepare and manage cost plans, CVRs, and cashflow forecasts
• Review subcontractor costs, plant, labour, and resource allocations
• Ensure accurate valuations and strong cash recovery
• Identify and report commercial risks and opportunities

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the lead commercial interface with clients and main contractors
• Attend commercial meetings, progress reviews, and negotiations
• Support strong working relationships to enhance project outcomes

Change Control & Reporting

• Manage change control processes including variations and compensation events
• Maintain accurate records to support claims and entitlement
• Produce monthly reports, including CVRs and financial updates for senior leadership

Operational Support

• Work closely with Project Managers to align commercial and operational decisions
• Provide guidance and mentoring to project teams
• Support procurement strategies to ensure commercial efficiency

Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Maintain detailed commercial records and documentation
• Support dispute resolution processes where required
• Ensure compliance with internal systems, governance, and industry standards

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• 7-10+ years' experience within construction or civil engineering
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 and JCT contracts
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and commercial performance
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management ability
• Full UK Driving Licence