Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways / Infrastructure
Banwell, Somerset

A leading UK construction and principal contracting firm is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a high-profile highways project. The role involves oversight of a new carriageway, including junctions, earthworks, drainage, and structures, with responsibility for commercial administration, cost control, and contract management to ensure the successful completion of the scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained on site.
• Produce, negotiate, and manage Subcontract documentation, including terms, prices, and programme.
• Manage subcontract work packages, including interim assessments, change management, and compensation events.
• Issue all required commercial notices to clients and subcontractors in line with contract obligations.
• Produce, submit, and agree monthly applications with the client per contract terms.
• Liaise with operational and engineering teams to maintain accurate site records.
• Prepare detailed monthly reports, including Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR), and maintain a cost plan with expenditure tracking and forecasting.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of standard forms of contract.
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel, Word, and contractual/cost management systems (e.g., CEMAR, Oracle).
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of construction processes and commercial management.
• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS (incorporated membership desirable).
• Relevant degree and/or extensive experience in a commercial construction environment.
• Experience working on large single or multiple smaller schemes.
• Valid CSCS card and strong time/outcome management skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with generous holiday entitlement and options to purchase additional leave.
• Corporate discounts, cycle-to-work schemes, and flexible working opportunities.
• Comprehensive pension plan and private medical scheme options.
• Access to professional development, training programmes, and paid membership to recognised professional associations.
• Employee assistance programmes providing 24/7 support.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile projects with career progression potential.

This role is ideal for a commercially astute, proactive professional with experience in large-scale infrastructure projects looking to progress their career in a dynamic and challenging environment.