Senior Quantity Surveyor

Equal Resourcing; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a high-profile UK infrastructure project. The role includes managing the full commercial cycle and mentoring junior staff. Applicants must have NEC experience and a proven record of managing projects over £5m. Salary ranges from £70,000 to £90,000, plus benefits including 31 days annual leave and a generous pension.

Benefits

Generous Pension

31 days annual leave

Life insurance 4X salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years at Senior level on projects £5m+.
• Demonstrable experience with change management and program measurement.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Own the full commercial cycle, from procurement to final settlements.
• Manage monthly valuations and applications for payment.
• Work alongside the Commercial Manager on tender submissions.

Skills

NEC experience

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

MRICS or working towards chartership

Tools

Costing systems

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

£70,000 - £90,000 + Benefits

Somerset

Full-Time / Permanent

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be at the heart of delivering great results, boosting commercial success, and making sure projects hit top standards for quality and compliance.

It’s a chance to join a high‑profile scheme with a team that values fresh ideas, teamwork, and career growth.

If you’re looking to be part of a flagship UK infrastructure project in a culture that champions health, safety, wellbeing, and collaboration, this is it.

Get hands‑on experience with complex, high‑value civil engineering projects and enjoy clear career progression.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Commercial Leadership

• Own the full commercial cycle, from procurement strategies through to final account settlements
• Prepare and present cost reports and CVRs directly to clients and senior stakeholders
• Lead change management processes, identifying risks and value engineering opportunities early
• Drive subcontractor and supply chain commercial negotiations with autonomy

Technical Delivery

• Manage monthly valuations and applications for payment with full supporting documentation
• Maintain contract administration, including change registers, programmes, and forecasting
• Oversee subcontractor accounts from requisition through to final account agreement
• Deliver accurate cashflow forecasting and commercial reporting to support project and business decisions

Strategic Input

• Work alongside the Commercial Manager on tender submissions and pricing strategies
• Contribute to pre‑construction planning and buildability reviews
• Mentor and develop junior QS team members as projects scale

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

NEC experience, you've lived and breathed these contracts, not just read about them

Minimum 2 years at Senior level on projects £5m+

• Demonstrable experience across the full commercial toolkit: change management, programmes, measurement, CVRs, forecasts, cashflows
• Sharp commercial awareness with knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC) and methods of measurement
• Strong negotiation skills and the confidence to have tough conversations when needed
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable with costing systems

Highly Desirable

• MRICS or working towards chartership
• Infrastructure, highways, or civil engineering sector background
• Experience in mentoring or line managing junior commercial staff

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• £70,000 - £90,000 (D.O.E)
• 31 days annual leave
• Generous Pension
• Life insurance 4X salary

Reference Number : ST1

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