Senior Quantity Surveyor

Reed; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Chartership support

Training programmes

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading design and build business delivering major infrastructure projects across water, environment and flood defence in North Wales. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from early contractor involvement to handover, ensuring commercial success and strong client relationships.

You will work on schemes from flood alleviation and water upgrades to biodiversity projects, with a clear pathway towards future management roles and ongoing

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering is required.
• Proven quantity surveying experience in construction or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain robust cost management processes and reporting.
• Manage procurement and supply chain to secure value.
• Provide contractual and commercial guidance to project teams.
• Mentor junior commercial staff and support development.

Skills

Cost management

NEC contracts

Procurement

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working | Home Working Every Friday

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading design and build business delivering major infrastructure projects across the water, environmental and flood defence sectors throughout North Wales.

Working on projects that make a real impact on local communities and the environment, you will play a key role in delivering schemes ranging from flood alleviation works and water treatment upgrades to nature-based solutions that enhance biodiversity. This position offers excellent long-term career prospects within a thriving and growing organisation, along with a clear pathway towards future management opportunities.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from early contractor involvement, optioneering and tender negotiations through to design, procurement, construction, commissioning and final handover.

You will be responsible for ensuring projects remain commercially successful, contractually compliant and financially controlled while building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure robust cost management processes are implemented and maintained.
• Produce accurate financial reporting, forecasts and commercial analysis.
• Manage procurement activities and supply chain engagement to secure best value.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier tendering, procurement and contract management.
• Identify and implement commercial efficiencies throughout project delivery.
• Provide contractual and commercial guidance to project teams.
• Support risk management and maximise opportunities to improve project outcomes.
• Challenge project teams to drive value and enhance commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication.
• Mentor and support junior commercial professionals.
• Contribute to the development of commercial best practices across the business.
• Support your own progression towards future leadership and management responsibilities.
• Travel across project sites throughout Gwynedd, Anglesey and Conwy.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven Quantity Surveying experience within a construction or infrastructure environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing the commercial aspects of multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across North Wales.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £67,000.
• Hybrid working arrangement with home working every Friday.
• Structured career development and clear progression opportunities.
• Support towards professional chartership and continued professional development.
• Industry-leading training and development programmes.
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects that positively impact local communities and the environment.