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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Civil Engineering projects 

Location: Project locations, Thames, Euston and 
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Benefits
Contract: Permanent 


The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity to join a leading Civil Engineering Sub-Contractor with a strong order book of work over the next couple of years. 


About the Role

You will lead sections or major elements of the project, ensuring robust commercial performance, cost control and effective contract administration. The positions require strong technical capability, team leadership, and the ability to engage confidently with client representatives and senior stakeholders.

Key focus areas include cost management, forecasting, CVRs procurement, risk management and change control, all within a target cost contract environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead commercial parts of the projects including CVRs and Change management. 

  • Oversee procurement processes and supplier engagement

  • Deliver accurate financial and performance reporting

  • Lead risk management and value engineering activities

  • Manage change, compensation events and early warnings

  • Drive dispute avoidance and maintain strong commercial governance

  • Administer target cost contracts effectively

  • Build strong working relationships with client and project teams


Requirements:

  • Experience working for a Civils contractor previously. 

  • Ability to travel across multiple sites in the London area 

  • Experience working for a Sub-Contractor previously 

  • Proficient in financial reporting, risk, procurement, change control and CVRs 


Working Model:

  • Site travel and working across the London area, Henley on Thames, Euston, Essex
  • Potential for a day from home 

Package & Benefits:

The client offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting your wellbeing, career and lifestyle:

  • £75,000 - £85,000 per annum

  • Car allowance 

  • 25 days annual leave 

  • Pension