Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in the UK to work on a secured framework within the East Midlands region. The project types include earthworks, general civils, pipework, reinforced concrete structures and MEICA. As a Senior QS, you will play a critical role in ensuring the project’s commercial success by managing subcontractors, delivering accurate financial reporting, and overseeing all cost control functions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to bring expertise in cost and financial management to a high-value, complex framework. Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for end-to-end financial oversight, including subcontractor management, project cost management, financial analysis, and ensuring commercial viability.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and managing project costs against set budgets.
•  Lead the procurement and management of subcontractors, negotiate contracts, assess work progress, and ensure timely payment in line with contract terms.
• Develop and maintain detailed commercial and financial reporting systems to support project goals and inform senior management.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project profitability.
• Oversee contract administration, including reviewing and managing contract variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including the client, partners, design team, and other project team members, ensuring all financial objectives align with project milestones.
•  Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Chartered or working towards Chartership is desirable but not essential.
• 5–10 years of experience in civil engineering construction, ideally with a focus on large-scale infrastructure or design-build projects.
• Strong knowledge of financial management systems (e.g., Candy Estimating System, IFS).
• Demonstrated expertise in financial management, including cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control.
• Excellent commercial and accounting skills, with a strong understanding of industry standards, best practices, and market trends. Strong understanding of all current Main Contract Conditions is also required.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills to support effective decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.

What We Offer:

• Attractive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Full benefits package, including pension and health coverage.
• Opportunity for career advancement within a leading civil engineering contractor, with exposure to large-scale and complex projects.
• A supportive work environment that values commercial focus and teamwork.

This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to make a significant impact on one of the region’s most exciting frameworks. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now to join our dynamic and growing team.