Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client, a prominent player in the power utilities and power distribution sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Bridgwater. This permanent full-time role offers a hybrid work model, involving on-site presence three days per week. The successful candidate will be a key commercial leader on Project Agratas, a significant 13km cable route scheme in London, providing robust financial and contractual control under NEC forms of contract.

• Administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts with a focus on maintaining robust commercial governance
• Managing high-value subcontractor accounts, including variations, claims, negotiations, and final accounts
• Producing, reviewing, and presenting CVRs, forecasts, and commercial reports to senior stakeholders
• Providing commercial leadership and support to QS/SQS colleagues working on the project
• Maintaining accurate commercial documentation and ensuring compliance with internal audit requirements
• Regular on-site presence to support commercial, operational, and client needs
• Managing change control processes, early warnings, and compensation events
• Collaborating with engineering, delivery, and commercial teams to ensure alignment on cost, risk, and programme
• Building strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives

Essential:

• Extensive experience in commercial management or quantity surveying roles on live NEC projects
• Strong subcontractor management experience, including negotiation and final account settlement
• Proven CVR, forecasting, and cost management expertise
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (RICS accredited preferred)
• Strong technical mindset, high attention to detail, and excellent work ethic
• Experience working on cable route, civil engineering, utilities, or M&E schemes
• Ability to mentor and support junior commercial team members

Desirable:

• Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS)

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to make a significant impact on a major project, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in London.