Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civils

Overview

As Senior Quantity Surveyor in a leading Tier 1 contractor, you will manage commercial aspects of a major section of the HS2 project from the Birmingham site. You’ll work within the Commercial team to drive cost control, risk management and value delivery, collaborating with site teams and procurement to optimise outcomes. The role blends contract administration, budgeting, and subcontractor negotiations to support project success. You will mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a culture of quality, safety and innovation. This is a high-impact opportunity on a landmark infrastructure programme.

Pay / Benefits

• Salary up to 72k per annum
• Company car or car allowance
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Pension matched up to 8%
• Private health insurance

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assess and negotiate contract documentation, valuations and variations
• Develop detailed cost estimates, budgets and cash flow forecasts
• Manage subcontractor procurement and commercial negotiations
• Liaise with site teams and procurement to deliver cost-effective solutions
• Monitor project progress and financial performance
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial risks throughout the lifecycle
• Handle claims management, dispute resolution and final accounts settlements
• Provide support and mentoring to junior team members

Key requirements

• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent
• Proven experience on large-scale infrastructure or civil engineering projects
• Sound knowledge of NEC form of contract
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

• excellent communication
• interpersonal skills
• organisational skills
• NEC form of contract
• cost estimation
• budgets and cash flow forecasting

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