Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage all cost and commercial aspects of the utilities civils package, including drainage, water supply, power distribution, and telecoms infrastructure. This is a lead position responsible for budget establishment, cost control, commercial negotiations, and claims management.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and report on utilities civils budgets and cost forecasts
• Manage variation orders, change control processes, and cost implications of design changes
• Review and process subcontractor invoices, valuations, and payment applications
• Manage commercial claims and cost-related correspondence with stakeholders
• Provide cost advice to engineers, site management, and the design team
• Monitor expenditure against budget and escalate variance
• Develop and manage procurement strategy for utilities civils scope
• Mentor junior QS and cost support staff
• Maintain commercial documentation and records to support project position
• Attend project controls and commercial meetings

Essential

• RICS-qualified Quantity Surveyor or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 8 years' experience in utilities civils or major infrastructure cost management
• Proven track record on rail, station, or major London infrastructure projects
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Advanced Excel and cost management software proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Stakeholder management experience across multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience with NEC or similar modern contract forms
• Familiarity with BIM or integrated project delivery models
• Track record managing complex claims and disputes

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