Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

WrightBuild; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Competitive salary

Job summary

WrightBuild is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its civil engineering and infrastructure team. You’ll manage commercial performance across a portfolio of projects from the South and Midlands, ensuring cost control, valuations and cash flow optimisation.

You will work closely with project managers, clients and suppliers, administer NEC contracts, prepare final accounts and support ongoing bid and tender activity.

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Engineering, Highways or Infrastructure contracting.
• Experience managing the commercial performance of projects.
• Good knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Experience with valuations, cost control, forecasting, change management and payments.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of multiple projects.
• Provide cost management, forecasting and commercial support throughout the lifecycle.
• Prepare and submit valuations in line with contractual requirements.
• Monitor project costs, contract performance and risks.
• Administer NEC contracts, including change control and compensation events.
• Manage applications and payments to support cash flow.
• Identify and resolve commercial and contractual issues.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients and suppliers.
• Assist with final accounts and close-out.

Skills

Cost management

Forecasting

Valuations

Cash flow management

Change management

Contract administration

NEC3/NEC4

Education

Quantity surveying qualification

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor– Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Competitive Salary + Company Car or Car Allowance

About the Opportunity

Following continued business growth and recent tender success, an established national contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its commercial team.

The business delivers a varied portfolio of infrastructure projects across the landscaping, environmental and highways sectors, working with major clients and Tier 1 contractors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong national presence, offering exposure to diverse projects and genuine opportunities for career development.

The Role

You’ll take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects across the South and Midlands, working closely with operational teams to manage costs, mitigate risk and maximise commercial performance from project delivery through to final account.

• Manage the commercial performance of multiple projects.
• Provide cost management, forecasting and commercial support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and submit valuations in line with contractual requirements.
• Monitor project costs, contract performance and commercial risks.
• Administer NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts, including change control, early warnings and compensation events.
• Manage applications and payments to support effective cash flow.
• Identify and resolve commercial and contractual issues.
• Work closely with project managers, operational teams, clients and suppliers.
• Assist with final accounts and ensure contracts are commercially closed out effectively.

About You

We're keen to speak with Quantity Surveyors who have:

• Previous experience within Civil Engineering, Highways, Infrastructure, Landscaping or a related contracting environment.
• Experience managing the commercial performance of projects.
• Good working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Experience with valuations, cost control, forecasting, change management and payment processes.
• A relevant Quantity Surveying or commercial qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to projects across the South and Midlands.