Senior Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, where you will be integral to high-impact infrastructure projects across the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on significant initiatives in airports, utilities, and transport, while being part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. With a commitment to your professional development and a supportive culture, you will thrive in an environment that celebrates your contributions and fosters your growth. If you're eager to make a lasting impact in the infrastructure sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in quantity surveying on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Degree-qualified with chartered status or working towards it.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and infrastructure cost management.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial contracts, procurement, and negotiations in an NEC environment.
• Lead post-contract commercial activities including payment approvals and cost assessments.
• Identify cost-saving strategies and optimize contract performance.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Procurement

Cost Management

NEC Contracts

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered Status (MRICS)

Tools

Cost Management Software

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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Senior Cost Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Midlands with travel opportunities

Join the Future of Infrastructure with Turner & Townsend.

Are you ready to elevate your career by working on high-impact infrastructure projects that shape the world around us?

At Turner & Townsend, we’re seeking ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyors / Senior Cost Managers to join our thriving Midlands team. This is your opportunity to play a key role in delivering some of the UK’s most significant and forward-thinking infrastructure programmes across airports, utilities, transport, and more.

Why Join Us?

• Be Part of Something Big - Work on UK wide, high-profile projects that challenge the norm and redefine what’s possible in infrastructure.
• Be Recognised- Your contributions won’t go unnoticed, and we celebrate input, initiative, and achievement.
• Variety & Flexibility - Whether embedded with clients or supporting multiple programmes, no two days are the same.
• Career Development - Access world-class training and mentoring to support your journey toward chartership and beyond.
• Innovate & Lead - Use cutting-edge cost management tools and shape best practices across the sector.
• Accelerate Your Progression - Join a high-performing team where you can stretch yourself, unlock your potential, and truly thrive.
  
  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage commercial contracts, procurement, and negotiations in an NEC environment.
• Lead post-contract commercial activities, including payment approvals, cost assessments, and contract changes.
• Support contractors in keeping everything transparent and data-driven.
• Identify cost-saving strategies and optimize contract performance.
• Support key decision-making with data-driven cost management insights.
• The individual will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a project
• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
• Comply with established commercial/procurement/ contractual strategies
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
• Individually or as part of a team operate processes for the selection, appointment and management of construction and engineering contractors
• Procurement including: providing advice on procurement strategy, assembling and seeking agreement to long and short tender lists. Preparing and issuing tender documents. Running a competitive tender process including managing queries from tendering contractors. Managing and contributing to documented tender evaluations.
• Scrutinising and verifying applications for interim payments
• Preparing certificates
• Managing change control in accordance with contracts
• Producing cost reports and cost forecasting
• Assisting Project Managers in preparing Early Warnings, Instructions and Compensation Events
• Attending progress meetings
• Promote commercial awareness throughout project
• Support formal dispute resolution process and contract close out strategy as required
  
  

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven expertise in quantity surveying, procurement, and/or estimating, ideally on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Degree-qualified, with chartered status (MRICS) or actively working towards it.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and infrastructure cost management.
• A collaborative, proactive approach — we value clear communicators and adaptable thinkers.
• Ability to balance site travel with flexible, balanced working.
• A drive to contribute, lead, and grow within a global consultancy.
  
  

Ready to Build Something That Lasts?

If you’re looking to join a global consultancy where you can grow your career, contribute to legacy projects, and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s shape the future of infrastructure together.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services

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