Senior Quantity Surveyor

Matchtech; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a contract position on a major highways project near Newton Abbot. The role focuses on cost control, reporting, and commercial performance across the project.

You will lead NEC option B and C contract administration, manage measurements and valuations, and collaborate with project managers and site teams to deliver value while managing risk and compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience in NEC option B and C contract administration.
• Proven expertise in cost control and financial reporting within highways projects.
• Detailed understanding of quantity surveying principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Managing cost control, financial reporting, and commercial performance of the project.
• Conducting cost analysis and preparing tender and contract documents.
• Overseeing the measurement and valuation of works.
• Providing support in contract administration under NEC option B and C.
• Collaborating with project managers and site teams to ensure project success.
• Implementing best practice procedures for efficient cost management.
• Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Skills

Cost control

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Our client, a leading consultancy in the highways sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a contract position on a major highways project near Newton Abbot.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing cost control, financial reporting, and commercial performance of the project
• Conducting cost analysis and preparing tender and contract documents
• Overseeing the measurement and valuation of works
• Providing support in contract administration under NEC option B and C
• Collaborating with project managers and site teams to ensure project success
• Implementing best practice procedures for efficient cost management
• Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Experience in NEC option B and C contract administration
• Proven expertise in cost control and financial reporting within highways projects
• Detailed understanding of quantity surveying principles and practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field