Lead Quantity Surveyor - Infra & Energy Projects

Elevation Recruitment Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on complex infrastructure projects. Based in Derby with travel to project sites, you will drive cost control, contract administration and leadership from tender through final account.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers and procurement to ensure robust reporting, risk management and value delivery across a varied portfolio built on NEC/JCT contracts.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Quantity Surveying or commercial management within construction, infrastructure, utilities or engineering.
• Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement and commercial negotiations.
• A good understanding of construction contracts, ideally NEC and/or JCT.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and manage contractual risks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently while providing commercial leadership and support to project teams.
• A relevant Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial management of multiple infrastructure and construction projects.
• Managing project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow and commercial reporting.
• Preparing and reviewing applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.
• Managing variations, change control and contractual correspondence.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement, negotiations, valuations and final accounts.
• Reviewing contractual terms and ensuring compliance with commercial obligations.
• Working closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability and delivery performance.
• Providing commercial guidance and support to project teams.
• Developing effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Supporting the development of commercial processes and best practice across the business.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Cost control

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract management

Independent leadership

Education

Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on complex infrastructure projects. Based in Derby with travel to project sites, you will drive cost control, contract administration and leadership from tender through final account.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers and procurement to ensure robust reporting, risk management and value delivery across a varied portfolio built on NEC/JCT contracts.