Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Birmingham | £640 per day | Minimum 9-Month Contract | Hybrid Working | ASAP Start
Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next long-term contract on a major civil engineering project?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure contractor for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile project in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of key commercial activities on a minimum 9-month contract, with strong potential for extension.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a pivotal role in the commercial management of the project, supporting procurement activities, subcontractor management, commercial reporting and audit processes.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, with proven experience working under NEC contracts and a sound understanding of other forms of contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of project packages.
• Administer NEC contracts, including compensation events and change management.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, accounts, valuations and final accounts.
• Support and lead procurement activities across multiple work packages.
• Undertake commercial audits and ensure contractual compliance.
• Cost forecasting, reporting and risk management.
• Work closely with project and operational teams to maximise commercial performance.
• Contract administration using CEMAR where applicable.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or major infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience with multiple forms of contract.
• Previous experience managing subcontractors.
• Procurement experience is essential.
• Commercial audit experience is highly desirable.
• Previous experience within the civil engineering sector is preferred.
• Experience using CEMAR is advantageous.
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer

• £640 per day
• Minimum 9-month contract
• Hybrid working:
  • 4 days per week in the office for local candidates.
  • 3 days per week in the office for candidates lodging away from home.
• Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project with a leading contractor.
• Immediate interviews available.
• ASAP start.

If you’re an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in procurement, commercial management and civil engineering, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration and interview.