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.

