Senior Quantity Surveyor

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; Chapel-en-le-Frith; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK civil engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support critical infrastructure works at a live reservoir project. The role includes commercial management of NEC3 contracts and overseeing cost control. The candidate should possess strong experience in civil engineering or water infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nationally significant project with a collaborative team, offering a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering or water infrastructure projects.
• Strong NEC3 contract experience is essential.
• Stable employment/contract history is required.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for a key workstream on site.
• Ensure robust cost control and contractual compliance.
• Support risk management and value engineering.

Skills

Commercial management of NEC3 contracts

Procurement and management of subcontractors

Cost reporting and forecasting

Risk management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Project (Reservoir Works)

An experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to support a major UK civil engineering contractor delivering critical infrastructure works at a live reservoir project in the North West.

This is a high-profile scheme involving complex earthworks, dam safety improvements and long-term asset protection, delivered by one of the UK's leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractors with a strong track record across water, highways and energy frameworks.

The Role

You will take commercial responsibility for a key workstream on site, working closely with project and delivery teams to ensure robust cost control and contractual compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Commercial management of NEC3 contracts
• Procurement and management of subcontractors
• Change control, compensation events and forecasting
• Cost reporting, valuations and final accounts
• Supporting risk management and value engineering

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on similar civil engineering or water infrastructure projects
• Strong NEC3 contract experience is essential
• Background in earthworks, dams, reservoirs or heavy civils preferred
• Demonstrably stable employment/contract history
• Confident communicator able to work on a live, safety-critical site

Working Arrangements

• 2-3 days per week on site at the reservoir
• Remainder of the week hybrid/remote
• Collaborative, well-established commercial team

Rate

£500-£600 per day (PAYE), depending on experience

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure project with a respected delivery partner