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.
Key Responsibilities
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 environmentsDesirable:
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
Salary description
£65000.00 - £75000.00 per year