Rickmansworth
Permanent
£65,000 - £75,000
We're excited to be partnering with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of infrastructure projects across the water sector.
Projects range from established framework schemes to bespoke and reactive works, typically valued between £200k and £10m+, offering genuine variety in scope, complexity and duration.
This is a role for a commercially confident SQS who can operate independently, support delivery teams and protect margin while maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be a key member of the project team, providing full commercial oversight from procurement through to final account.
You'll take ownership of cost reporting, subcontract management and contractual compliance, while proactively identifying risk and commercial opportunity across your projects.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Management
Produce accurate cost, value and cashflow reporting
Lead monthly CVR preparation and commercial forecasting
Manage project cost control and financial performance
Prepare and agree applications for payment through to final account
Identify and realise commercial opportunities while mitigating risk
Provide commercial guidance to operational teams
Contracts & Supply Chain
Administer main contracts (primarily NEC and IChemE forms)
Manage change control, claims and additional payment negotiations
Procure subcontract packages and manage post-contract performance
Ensure appropriate contract terms are in place across the supply chain
Build and maintain strong subcontractor relationships
Governance & Process
Ensure compliance with internal commercial procedures
Support continuous improvement of commercial processes
Protect the business from contractual and commercial risk
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within civil engineering and Infrastructure
Strong working knowledge of NEC (IChemE experience advantageous)
Experience managing subcontract procurement and post-contract administration
Demonstrable experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis
Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced project environment
Must hold right to work in the UK
Desirable:
HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
Member of RICS (or working towards)
CSCS card
Experience working for a direct delivery contractor
Previous experience in the water sector
Estimating experience
Salary description
£65000.00 - £75000.00 per year