Managing/Senior Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure.

Commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with extensive experience delivering major civil engineering and infrastructure projects for Tier 1 contractors across highways, flood alleviation, groundworks, drainage, earthworks, and public realm sectors.

Proven ability to lead commercial functions from tender through to final account, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining contractual compliance and strong client relationships.

Highly experienced in the administration and management of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings, change control, target cost mechanisms, programme impacts, and final account negotiations. Skilled in managing commercial teams, mentoring junior surveyors, and providing strategic commercial leadership across multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities
* Commercial management of highways, infrastructure, flood defence, and civil engineering projects valued from £5m to £100m+.
* Leading and developing commercial teams including Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
* Administration of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, ensuring robust contractual compliance and effective change management.
* Preparation, submission, and agreement of interim applications, valuations, compensation events, and final accounts.
* Production of cost value reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts, cash flow reports, and monthly commercial reporting.
* Procurement, subcontract management, and negotiation of subcontract packages.
* Identification and management of commercial risks, opportunities, and project change.
* Supporting pre-construction activities, tender reviews, and value engineering initiatives.
* Working closely with operational teams to maximise project performance and profitability.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain partners, and key stakeholders.
* Providing commercial input into project strategy and delivery planning.

Sector Experience
* National Highways projects
* Local authority highways schemes
* Flood alleviation and flood defence works
* Groundworks and infrastructure packages
* Drainage and utilities diversions
* Earthworks and remediation
* Junction improvements and road construction
* Public realm and urban infrastructure
* Bridges and structures
* Section 278 and Section 38 developments
K
ey Skills
* NEC3 & NEC4 Contract Management
* Compensation Events & Early Warnings
* Commercial Management
* Cost Planning & Forecasting
* CVR Production
* Change Control
* Procurement & Supply Chain Management
* Final Account Negotiation
* Risk & Opportunity Management
* Infrastructure & Civil Engineering
* Highways Construction
* Flood Defence Schemes
* Groundworks & Drainage
* Team Leadership & Mentoring
* Stakeholder Management

Professional Profile:

An accomplished Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Quantity Surveyor with a strong track record of delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects for Tier 1 contractors. Combines detailed contractual knowledge with practical project delivery experience to drive commercial success across highways, flood alleviation, groundworks, and major infrastructure schemes. Experienced in leading commercial teams and managing NEC contracts throughout the full project lifecycle from procurement to final account settlement.

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