Senior Quantity Surveyor
Girling Jones Ltd
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000
Location: Exeter, Devon
Shape the Commercial Success of AMP8 Infrastructure Projects
A respected UK Civil Engineering contractor is expanding its commercial team and is looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the successful delivery of projects across the South West Water AMP8 framework.
This is an opportunity to take a leading commercial role on a diverse portfolio of utility and civil engineering schemes while mentoring a talented commercial team. Ideal for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, the position offers the chance to influence project performance, drive commercial excellence and build a long-term career with a family-owned contractor that continues to invest in its people and the future of UK infrastructure.
The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide commercial leadership across multiple projects, working closely with operational teams, senior management and clients to ensure contractual compliance, effective cost management and strong financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial management of infrastructure projects from award through to final account.
- Work alongside commercial leadership to manage contractual obligations, risks and opportunities.
- Mentor and develop members of the commercial team, supporting their professional growth.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, operational teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
- Support the preparation of project budgets, forecasts and cost control strategies.
- Oversee weekly and monthly cost value reconciliation processes.
- Manage project cash flow, maximising income recovery and minimising work in progress.
- Identify, value and negotiate variations in accordance with contract requirements.
- Oversee subcontract procurement and ensure packages are administered in line with company procedures.
- Provide commercial guidance and support to project delivery teams.
- Lead final account negotiations and commercial close-out activities.
- Promote continuous improvement across commercial processes and project delivery.
You'll have extensive commercial experience within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure and be confident managing complex contracts while leading teams and building lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure sector.
- Strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract and contractual compliance.
- Experience managing commercial risk across large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Proven expertise in cost value reconciliations, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Experience managing project cash flow and leading final account negotiations.
- Strong negotiation skills when working with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior commercial professionals.
- A proactive, commercially focused approach with exceptional attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.
About the Company
This family-owned Civil Engineering contractor delivers essential utility and infrastructure projects throughout the UK. With sustainability, innovation and employee development at the heart of its business, the company offers a collaborative culture, genuine career progression and the opportunity to contribute to projects that improve vital services for local communities.
What's In It For You?
You'll receive a competitive salary alongside an excellent benefits package, including:
- EV company vehicle or annual car allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Healthcare package.
- 24-26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Employee discounts with a wide range of leading retailers.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
- Clear opportunities for long-term career progression.
- The chance to play a key role in delivering the South West Water AMP8 framework.
If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on major infrastructure projects across the South West, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
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