Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client, a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the South West. This is a permanent position that offers an exciting opportunity to support commercial performance across a range of high-profile projects, including those within the CRSTS (City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements) programme. The successful applicant will ensure effective cost control, contract management, and maintain strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead commercial management across allocated projects, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost/value reporting, and cash flow control.
Maintain thorough records of site activities, variations, valuations, risks, and opportunities.
Prepare monthly CVRs, forecasts, accruals, liabilities, and revenue reports.
Manage and process subcontract and main contract payments accurately and on time.
Deliver procurement activities and develop procurement schedules with the Project Manager.
Prepare clear, high-quality subcontract documentation with defined scopes and responsibilities.
Ensure compliance with commercial policy and contractual notice requirements.
Support internal reviews through effective communication and timely action closure.

Job Requirements:

Our client is looking for an experienced and commercially strong Senior Quantity Surveyor who can lead commercial functions across complex projects. You will bring:

Experience & Qualifications:

Accredited qualification with RICS, CIOB, or ICES, or relevant degree/HND.
Proven experience as a QS/Senior QS within highways or civil engineering.
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and term maintenance arrangements.

Skills & Competencies:

Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse costs, manage risks, and maximise value.
Experience in subcontract management and procurement.
If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, you are still encouraged to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Option to buy additional annual leave
Private medical care
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Training and development opportunities with comprehensive skills-based training
Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
Employee Assistance programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
24/7 Virtual GP service
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in the South West
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed