Senior Quantity Surveyor

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension with employer contributions up

Employee assistance programme

Discounts

Flexible benefits

Structured personal development

Job summary

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role in the South West, delivering commercial leadership on a major Building Services and infrastructure project. You will manage payments, variations and final accounts, and work with operational teams to drive financial performance.

The ideal candidate has NEC contract experience, a relevant degree, and a background with reputable contractors. MEP/E&M exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• NEC3/NEC4 knowledge; JCT knowledge beneficial.
• Experience with change and subcontract management.
• Degree, HNC or equivalent in relevant discipline.
• Strong commercial awareness and communication skills.
• MEP / M&E experience would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual requirements throughout project delivery.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and change.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment.
• Manage compensation events and variations.
• Support subcontract accounts through to final settlement.
• Maintain accurate records to protect contractual entitlements.
• Monitor progress alongside operational teams.
• Produce accurate commercial reports and project documentation.
• Support negotiations through to final account.
• Ensure work is carried out in line with contractual and company requirements.

Skills

NEC contracts knowledge

Change and subcontract management

Commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

MEP / M&E experience

Education

Degree, HNC or equivalent in relevant discipline

Job description

This permanent opportunity offers £65,000-£85,000 per annum and would ideally suit someone with an MEP background. Candidates from reputable main contractors or subcontractors will also be considered where they can demonstrate strong NEC contract experience.

The Role

You'll take commercial responsibility across the project, working closely with operational teams to manage contractual obligations, risk, change and financial performance.

Your responsibilities will include preparing and submitting payment applications, managing variations and compensation, maintaining commercial records and supporting subcontract accounts through to final settlement.

You'll also monitor project progress, provide accurate internal reporting and work with the wider team to identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual requirements throughout project delivery
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and change
• Prepare and submit applications for payment
• Manage compensation events and variations
• Support subcontract accounts through to final settlement
• Maintain accurate records to protect contractual entitlements
• Monitor progress alongside operational teams
• Produce accurate commercial reports and project documentation
• Support negotiations through to final account
• Ensure work is carried out in line with contractual and company requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
• MEP / M&E experience would be highly advantageous
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience with change and subcontract management
• Background working for a reputable contractor or subcontractor
• Degree, HNC or equivalent experience within a relevant discipline
• Understanding of NEC3/NEC4, with JCT knowledge beneficial
• Strong commercial awareness and communication skills

Benefits

• The package includes 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, private healthcare and a pension with employer contributions of up to 8%.
• Additional benefits include an employee assistance programme, discounts, flexible benefits and structured personal development.

What’s on Offer

This is a permanent opportunity offering £65,000-£85,000 per annum, depending on experience.

You'll join a major project environment with responsibility across key commercial activities and the opportunity to further develop your experience within Building Services and infrastructure.