Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in the UK. This role offers a salary of £65,000 – £72,000 plus additional benefits and a hybrid work format. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and proven experience in infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, monitoring project costs, and managing client relations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UK infrastructure projects, such as rail, highways, or civil engineering.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and contract reports.
• Provide commercial briefings to Project Managers.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and agreements.
• Support tender submissions and pricing strategies.
• Act as key contact for clients regarding cost information.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £65,000 – £72,000 + car/allowance + package
Type: Permanent
Office format: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote)

Due to continued project growth and increased demand for commercial expertise, we are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client’s well-established commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a thriving business within the infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial, costing, and contract reports for inclusion in the monthly accounts package.
• Provide commercial briefings to Project Managers, covering bill of quantities, specifications, and contractual implications for both current and upcoming projects.
• Monitor project costs against tenders, budgets, and contractual agreements, highlighting any significant issues to the Commercial Manager.
• Support the preparation and submission of tender enquiries and pricing strategies, ensuring alignment with the company’s commercial goals.
• Act as a key contact for clients, providing and receiving cost information, managing variations, and ensuring proper authorisation for changes.
• Raise variation orders and claims as required, ensuring all contractual processes are followed and documented correctly.
• Ensure cost control measures are in place and adhered to, delivering best value from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies, recommending solutions to senior management.
• Prepare and deliver monthly reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Finance and Commercial teams to set and manage annual budgets, monitor capital expenditure, and ensure financial compliance.
• Manage and lead a team of commercial staff, setting clear objectives, providing ongoing support and development, and ensuring high performance.
• Promote effective communication across departments and ensure accurate dissemination of commercial information.
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others affected by your actions at work.
• Ensure all work under your responsibility complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Report any risks, near misses, or concerns to management promptly.
• Only undertake safety-critical work if appropriately trained and certified; do not direct others unless they are fully competent and authorised.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Proven experience in UK infrastructure projects (e.g. rail, highways, or civil engineering)
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills
• Proactive and solution-focused mindset
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the rail sector

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.