Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civils & Utilities

Overview

In this Senior Quantity Surveyor role, you will manage cost control and commercial functions for a portfolio of civil and utilities projects. You will work within SSA’s utilities division to support frameworks and standalone schemes, collaborating with major clients to drive value. You will lead valuations, cost reporting, and subcontract cost management, shaping project commercial outcomes. This role offers development opportunities within a leading civil engineering contractor and exposure to high-profile projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present external/internal valuations
• Compile and agree variations and final accounts
• Produce accurate cost value reports and other required reports
• Support Commercial Manager and Senior Contracts Manager in forecasting and costings
• Negotiate subcontracts within cost and risk parameters and manage payments
• Resolve low-level contract disputes and assist with complex matters
• Provide feedback to estimating team and assist in bid management

Key requirements

• Degree qualified or equivalent
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering and/or utilities

• negotiation
• communication
• problem-solving
• valuations
• variations and final accounts
• cost reporting

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