Senior Quantity Surveyor

RG Setsquare; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A main contractor in the utilities sector is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial matters on complex utility projects. The role involves commercial leadership, contract negotiations, and budgetary control. Candidates should be degree-qualified with over 10 years of experience in utilities or civil engineering, possessing strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills. The position offers a mixture of office work in Birmingham and remote arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in a similar role within Utilities or Civil Engineering industries.
• Strong commercial acumen and numerical analysis skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial aspects of assigned projects.
• Negotiate and prepare contractual variations with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare and agree monthly payment applications with clients.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Numerical analysis

Stakeholder management

Pressure management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

NEC

JCT

FIDIC

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Sector: Power / Energy

Location: Mixture of the Birmingham office and working from home

We are recruiting for a Main Contractor who have an opportunity for you to join their Power Connections Business as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Job Overview

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking your next career opportunity? Have you worked on complex utility projects and thrive under pressure?

If so, we've got the perfect role for you!

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support our client’s project team by leading and advising on all commercial matters. You will work closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager, and Finance & Procurement teams, ensuring all projects are delivered profitably, contractually compliant, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all commercial aspects of assigned projects.

• Negotiate and prepare contractual variations with clients and subcontractors.
• Measure and value works completed on-site, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Prepare and agree monthly payment applications with clients.
• Assist in tender preparation, cost planning, and bid support.
• Track design changes and ensure all variations are captured and agreed.
• Assess subcontractor applications and monitor their performance.
• Review and report progress against the works programme.
• Maintain budgetary control and prepare cost-to-completion forecasts.
• Issue and manage Early Warning Notices (EWNs) in line with contract requirements.
• Support Project Managers with contractual and commercial advice.
• Liaise with the Legal team to prepare and review sub-contracts.

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years' experience in a similar role within Utilities or Civil Engineering industries.
• Strong commercial acumen and numerical analysis skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Sound understanding of standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
• Flexibility to travel to project sites as required.

To learn more and discuss further, please email an up to date word copy of your CV and a suitable mobile number to call.

Quoting reference number : #CODSQSBIRM(phone number removed)

Kindest regards,

Geraldine Plaatjies