Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

This role supports the delivery of a major highways scheme in North Somerset involving a new carriageway, junction construction, earthworks, drainage, and structures. You’ll be responsible for commercial management, cost control, reporting, and contract administration to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment.

• Prepare and negotiate subcontract documentation, including terms, pricing, and programme.

• Manage subcontract packages, interim assessments, and change control.

• Issue commercial notices to clients and subcontractors in line with contract requirements.

• Manage change processes, including Compensation Event Quotations.

• Prepare, submit, and agree monthly applications for payment.

• Work closely with operational and engineering teams to maintain accurate site records.

• Produce detailed monthly reports, CVRs, forecasting, and cost plans.

About You

• Strong understanding of standard forms of contract.

• Confident IT skills, particularly Excel, Word, and commercial systems (e.g., CEMAR, Oracle).

• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.

• Solid understanding of construction processes.

• Relevant degree or equivalent commercial experience.

• Experience working on large projects or multiple smaller schemes.

• Professional membership (MCIOB/MRICS) desirable.

• CSCS card required.

• Excellent time and workload management.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with one of the UK’s leading principal contractors on major, long-term infrastructure projects.

• Clear career progression opportunities supported by tailored training and development.

• Agile working options, where appropriate.

• Support for physical and mental wellbeing through the company’s “Be Well” programme.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, with options to buy more.

• Range of corporate discounts.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Competitive family leave.

• Comprehensive pension scheme.

• Annual share purchase scheme (SAYE).

• Private medical options and 24/7 employee assistance programme.

• Paid membership for one relevant professional body.