Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways
📍 Luton
💰 Up to £80,000

We're delighted to be working with a leading contractor in the highways and infrastructure sector to find an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Luton.

This is a key commercial role, responsible for managing costs, maximising recovery, and maintaining strong relationships with the local authority client and the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Cost Management:

Lead commercial activity on allocated projects, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost/value reporting, and cashflow management
Maintain robust records of site activities, variations, valuations, risk, and opportunities
Prepare monthly CVRs, forecasts, accruals, liabilities, and revenue reports
Ensure subcontract and main contract payments are processed accurately and on time
Protect the business's commercial interests through proactive contract administrationProcurement & Subcontract Management:

Manage procurement activities, including developing procurement schedules with the Project Manager
Prepare high-quality subcontract documentation with clear scopes, responsibilities, and expectations
Oversee accurate measurement of works, manage subcontract instructions, variations, contra-charges, and account settlements
Ensure compliance with commercial policy and all contractual notice requirementsClient & Consultant Interface:

Maintain professional, productive relationships with clients, designers, and consultants
Issue and manage client instructions, reporting formats, valuations, and forecast updates
Ensure excellent client service, clear communication, and proper authorisation before additional works commenceAbout you

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 arrangementsSkills & 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
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and support a collaborative team culture
Proficiency in Causeway and Microsoft Office systems
A proactive, professional, and solutions-focused approachWhat's on offer

Our client offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000, along with a strong benefits package, including:

Competitive annual leave plus 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 restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Comprehensive skills-based training and development opportunities
Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity benefit
Flexible working opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial wellbeing support
24/7 Virtual GP serviceInterested? Get in touch to find out more or apply today.

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