Senior Quantity Surveyor
Our client, a leading organisation in the power utilities and infrastructure sector, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a major electrical and civils project near Taunton. This full‑time permanent role offers a hybrid model, with three days per week on site and two days from home. The successful candidate will play a key commercial role, ensuring strong financial and contractual control across high‑value works delivered under NEC forms of contract.
- Ensuring compliance with company and client health & safety standards
- Providing commercial leadership across project and commercial teams
- Managing multiple NEC3/NEC4, JCT and bespoke contracts
- Measurement and valuation of works for applications, variations and final accounts
- Identifying and managing Early Warnings and Compensation Events
- Preparing cash flow forecasts and managing CVRs
- Leading monthly project reviews and attending client progress meetings
- Overseeing invoicing, debt recovery and dispute resolution
- Managing supply chain performance and driving continuous improvement
- Supporting development and mentoring of the wider commercial team
Job Requirements
Essential:
- Strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role
- Proven commercial performance management background
- In‑depth working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or HNC with relevant experience)
- Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables)
- Experience in civil engineering, utilities, or construction environments
Desirable:
- Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS)
Benefits
- Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric)
- Personal wellbeing and volunteer days
- Private medical insurance
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible benefits: dental, gym memberships, travel insurance, cycle to work
- Personal development programme
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take a leading role on a major infrastructure project, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward‑thinking and growing team.