Senior Quantity Surveyor

Pegasus Search & Selection; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Associate to lead commercial management for major civil engineering and nuclear infrastructure projects. The role requires experience in NEC contracts and stakeholder engagement, with responsibilities including procurement oversight and financial reporting. This position offers a salary range between £60,000 and £90,000 and a hybrid working model with travel to a London hub.

Qualifications

• Experience on complex civil engineering or nuclear infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and target cost management.
• Experience leading commercial teams and delivering structured reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management for a project section or major workstream.
• Prepare, analyse, and present Earned Value data.
• Oversee procurement processes and manage supplier performance.
• Produce accurate financial and performance reports.
• Support value engineering and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage contract administration, particularly under NEC target cost frameworks.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder engagement

Change control

Risk mitigation

Education

Chartered status with RICS, ICES, CIOB or equivalent

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Associate – Civil Engineering & Nuclear

Location: Hybrid (with travel to a London hub)

Salary: £60,000 – £90,000, depending on experience

Employment Type: Permanent

Overview

A UK-based construction consultancy is seeking experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors and Associate level individuals to support a major civil engineering and nuclear infrastructure programme. These roles are suited to commercially focused professionals with a track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects in a consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management for a project section or major workstream
• Prepare, analyse, and present Earned Value data
• Oversee procurement processes and manage supplier performance
• Produce accurate financial and performance reports
• Support value engineering and risk mitigation strategies
• Manage contract administration, particularly under NEC target cost frameworks
• Lead change control, dispute resolution, and commercial governance
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
• Engage with clients and project stakeholders effectively

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience on complex civil engineering or nuclear infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and target cost management
• Chartered status with RICS, ICES, CIOB or equivalent
• Experience leading commercial teams and delivering structured reporting
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Confident in stakeholder engagement and contractual negotiations

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model with flexibility on location, subject to London travel
• Roles fall within a salary range of £60,000 - £90,000 depending on experience
• All roles are on a permanent basis; no freelance or contractor options available