Senior Quantity Surveyor

Carrington West; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy firm in Gatwick is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to focus on commercial governance and contract administration. The successful candidate will have a proven background with NEC contracts and civil engineering experience, particularly in airfield or highway projects. This role provides a competitive salary and a hybrid working environment, emphasizing problem-solving and effective project delivery. Ideal for professionals looking to grow within a consultancy role.

Benefits

Competitive salary: £65,000 - £85,000

High-profile projects

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Civil engineering experience in airfield/highways projects.
• Experience working in a consultancy or client-side advisory role.

Responsibilities

• Administer NEC contracts and provide guidance on compensation events.
• Review contractor submissions, valuations, and change proposals.
• Prepare cost reports and financial analyses for the client.
• Advise on commercial strategy and risk mitigation.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Commercial negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant QS qualification (degree or equivalent)

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Consultancy Civil Engineering
Location: Gatwick (3 days per week on-site: Tuesday - Thursday)
Contract: Permanent / Secondment
Salary: £65,000 - £85,000

The Role

As the client-side Quantity Surveyor, your focus will be on commercial governance, contract administration, and providing expert advice to the client team. You will play a key role in ensuring value for money, managing risk, and supporting successful project delivery.

• Administering NEC contracts and providing guidance on compensation events, variations, and claims
• Reviewing and assessing contractor submissions, valuations, and change proposals
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts, and financial analyses for the client
• Advising on commercial strategy and risk mitigation
• Liaising with contractors, internal teams, and client stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery
• Monitoring project expenditure and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
• Supporting decision-making through accurate and timely commercial reporting

About You

We're seeking a civil engineering Quantity Surveyor with consultancy or client-side experience and a strong NEC background, ideally with exposure to airfield or highway infrastructure works.

• Proven experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts
• Civil engineering experience, ideally airfield/highways/runway projects
• Strong analytical, commercial, and negotiation skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working in a consultancy or client-side advisory role
• Relevant QS qualification (degree or equivalent)

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary: £65,000 - £85,000
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week on-site at Gatwick
• High-profile, technically challenging airfield and highway infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to work within a professional client/consultancy environment with career development

Apply Now

If you're an experienced civil engineering Quantity Surveyor with NEC expertise and airfield/highways experience seeking a consultancy or client-side role, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Patrick Gray on 02393 876 069, or submit your CV to [e-mail].

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