Senior / Project Quantity Surveyor

Location: West Winch, Norfolk/ London/ Kings Lynn
Contract Length: 10 months
Working Hours: 45 hours per week
Rate: £475 per day (Ltd Company) / £550 per day (PAYE Umbrella)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior / Project Quantity Surveyor to join a major highways infrastructure project for Norfolk County Council at West Winch.
The West Winch Housing Access Road project involves the construction of a new 2.5km single carriageway connecting the A10 to the A47, including roundabouts, active travel routes, bridge works, drainage, utility diversions and improvements to the A47 and Hardwick Interchange.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of assigned work packages from procurement through to final account.
• Prepare and agree applications for payment, valuations and payment certificates.
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Identify and manage contractual risks, opportunities, variations and claims.
• Manage supply chain procurement, subcontractor negotiations and contract administration.
• Implement change management and cost control procedures.
• Liaise with site teams, clients, subcontractors and commercial teams.
• Provide contractual advice and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Support programme delivery while maintaining health, safety and environmental standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Post-graduate commercial experience within the construction industry.
• Experience managing procurement and commercial packages across multiple trades.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, contractual correspondence and change management.
• Experience with valuations, cost reporting, forecasting and final accounts.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, lead teams and manage commercial risks.
• RICS/CICES-accredited degree.

Desirable

• Experience developing and implementing procurement and contract strategies.
• Full or near completion of the relevant professional qualification for Senior Quantity Surveyors.

Contract Details

• Duration: 10 months
• Hours: 45 per week
• Ltd Company: £475 per day
• PAYE Umbrella: £550 per day

If you have strong commercial experience in civil engineering or major infrastructure projects and are looking for your next contract opportunity, apply now.