Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Opportunity to take commercial ownership of a major, long-term HS2 project, reporting directly to the Project Director.
• Excellent opportunity to join an established and growing specialist construction business with a strong pipeline of work.
• Open to an experienced Senior QS or an ambitious Intermediate QS looking to step up into a senior position.

The Company

An established and growing specialist construction and engineering contractor, delivering design, installation and maintenance solutions across the construction and infrastructure sectors. The business has secured significant long-term project work and is looking to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of a Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The Role

An opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor, or an ambitious Intermediate QS ready to step up, to take commercial responsibility for a significant, long-term HS2 project.

Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will oversee all commercial aspects of the works, ensuring effective cost control, contractual compliance and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role can be based in London or Sheffield, with candidates based in Sheffield expected to attend the London site approximately one day per week on average.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer NEC3 Option A contracts, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events and change control.
• Take ownership of project budgets, cost plans, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Prepare and manage Activity Schedules, interim valuations and final accounts.
• Produce and maintain CVRs, cash flow forecasts and commercial reports.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and commercial negotiations.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, protecting project profitability.
• Work closely with the Project Director and wider delivery team to ensure successful project delivery.
• Attend project and commercial meetings, representing the business on contractual and financial matters.

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' recent, demonstrable experience working with NEC3 Option A contracts. This is essential.
• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, either for a main contractor or specialist subcontractor.
• Strong understanding of commercial management, cost control, forecasting and contractual administration.
• Ideally, experience managing projects with values exceeding £8m.
• HS2 or major infrastructure project experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Open to an established Senior QS or an ambitious Intermediate QS looking to progress into a senior position.

Package

• £70,000-£90,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Quarterly company performance bonus, typically around £1,000 per quarter.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Private healthcare.
• Company pension.