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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 52,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

A leading UK-based civil engineering and infrastructure specialist, delivering complex projects across water, transport, and energy sectors. With a strong reputation for direct delivery, technical expertise, and collaborative working, the business operates across long-term frameworks, bespoke schemes, and reactive works, consistently delivering high-quality solutions in challenging environments.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic team delivering a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work across frameworks, bespoke schemes, and reactive works, with project values ranging from £200k to £10m+.

As a key member of the commercial team, you will play a vital role in driving cost efficiency, managing risk, and supporting successful project delivery. You’ll work closely with project teams and senior stakeholders, contributing commercial insight while developing your expertise within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  * Produce accurate cost, value, and cash flow reporting

  * Manage project forecasting, CVRs, and commercial planning

  * Prepare applications for payment through to final account

  * Lead subcontract procurement, negotiation, and financial management

  * Administer contracts (primarily NEC and IChemE forms)

  * Identify and realise commercial opportunities while mitigating risk

  * Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders on commercial matters

  * Support project teams with cost control and efficiency improvements

  * Ensure compliance with internal processes and commercial governance

Requirements

  * Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction or civil engineering

  * Strong knowledge of NEC/IChemE contracts and construction law

  * Experience in subcontract procurement and commercial management

  * Demonstrable ability in cost reporting, forecasting, and analysis

  * Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills

  * Proficient in Microsoft Office

Desirable

  * Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)

  * Membership of RICS (or working towards)

  * CSCS card

  * Experience with estimation and direct delivery contracting

What’s on Offer

  * Exposure to a wide range of complex infrastructure and civil engineering projects

  * A collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and versatility

  * The opportunity to make a real commercial impact across varied and challenging schemes

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