Managing/Senior Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure.

Commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with extensive experience delivering major civil engineering and infrastructure projects for Tier 1 contractors across highways, flood alleviation, groundworks, drainage, earthworks, and public realm sectors.

Proven ability to lead commercial functions from tender through to final account, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining contractual compliance and strong client relationships.

Highly experienced in the administration and management of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings, change control, target cost mechanisms, programme impacts, and final account negotiations. Skilled in managing commercial teams, mentoring junior surveyors, and providing strategic commercial leadership across multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities
Commercial management of highways, infrastructure, flood defence, and civil engineering projects valued from 5m to 100m+.
Leading and developing commercial teams including Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
Administration of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, ensuring robust contractual compliance and effective change management.
Preparation, submission, and agreement of interim applications, valuations, compensation events, and final accounts.
Production of cost value reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts, cash flow reports, and monthly commercial reporting.
Procurement, subcontract management, and negotiation of subcontract packages.
Identification and management of commercial risks, opportunities, and project change.
Supporting pre-construction activities, tender reviews, and value engineering initiatives.
Working closely with operational teams to maximise project performance and profitability.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain partners, and key stakeholders.
Providing commercial input into project strategy and delivery planning.

Sector Experience
National Highways projects
Local authority highways schemes
Flood alleviation and flood defence works
Groundworks and infrastructure packages
Drainage and utilities diversions
Earthworks and remediation
Junction improvements and road construction
Public realm and urban infrastructure
Bridges and structures
Section 278 and Section 38 developments
K
ey Skills
NEC3 & NEC4 Contract Management
Compensation Events & Early Warnings
Commercial Management
Cost Planning & Forecasting
CVR Production
Change Control
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Final Account Negotiation
Risk & Opportunity Management
Infrastructure & Civil Engineering
Highways Construction
Flood Defence Schemes
Groundworks & Drainage
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Stakeholder Management

Professional Profile:

An accomplished Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Quantity Surveyor with a strong track record of delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects for Tier 1 contractors. Combines detailed contractual knowledge with practical project delivery experience to drive commercial success across highways, flood alleviation, groundworks, and major infrastructure schemes. Experienced in leading commercial teams and managing NEC contracts throughout the full project lifecycle from procurement to final account settlement.

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