Senior Quantity Surveyor
Our client, a prominent player in the power utilities and power distribution sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Bridgwater. This permanent full-time role offers a hybrid work model, involving on-site presence three days per week. The successful candidate will be a key commercial leader on Project Agratas, a significant 13km cable route scheme in London, providing robust financial and contractual control under NEC forms of contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts with a focus on maintaining robust commercial governance
- Managing high-value subcontractor accounts, including variations, claims, negotiations, and final accounts
- Producing, reviewing, and presenting CVRs, forecasts, and commercial reports to senior stakeholders
- Providing commercial leadership and support to QS/SQS colleagues working on the project
- Maintaining accurate commercial documentation and ensuring compliance with internal audit requirements
- Regular on-site presence to support commercial, operational, and client needs
- Managing change control processes, early warnings, and compensation events
- Collaborating with engineering, delivery, and commercial teams to ensure alignment on cost, risk, and programme
- Building strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives
Job Requirements:
Essential:
- Extensive experience in commercial management or quantity surveying roles on live NEC projects
- Strong subcontractor management experience, including negotiation and final account settlement
- Proven CVR, forecasting, and cost management expertise
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (RICS accredited preferred)
- Strong technical mindset, high attention to detail, and excellent work ethic
- Experience working on cable route, civil engineering, utilities, or M&E schemes
- Ability to mentor and support junior commercial team members
Desirable:
- Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS)
Benefits:
- Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
- 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
- Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes
- Personal development programme
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to make a significant impact on a major project, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in London.
