Senior Quantity Surveyor

Matchtech Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major transmission and distribution infrastructure programme based in Holton St Mary. The role focuses on commercial management across ground investigation, trenching, overhead lines and underground cables, with the project scope expanding as delivery progresses.

You will lead procurement and cost control under NEC Option E, manage the supply chain, monitor budgets and change control, and prepare commercial reports to support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in quantity surveying and commercial management within transmission, distribution, utilities or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly NEC Option E.
• Experience managing supply chains and subcontractor relationships on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to deliver cost control and financial forecasting for large projects.
• Understanding of ground investigation, trenching, overhead line or underground cable works.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider project team.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance from procurement through final account.
• Leading full cost control in NEC Option E.
• Managing and developing the supply chain, including subcontractor procurement.
• Monitoring budgets, forecasts, cash flow, change control and project expenditure.
• Preparing and reviewing applications, payments and compensation events.
• Supporting ground investigation and trenching works, plus overhead lines and underground cables.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities, providing suitable mitigation strategies.
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Skills

NEC Option E

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Ground investigation

Overhead line works

Underground cables

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major transmission and distribution infrastructure project in Holton St Mary. The role will focus on commercial management across ground investigation, trenching, overhead line and underground cable works, with the project scope expected to grow significantly as delivery progresses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the commercial performance of the project from procurement through to final account
• Leading full cost control in accordance with NEC Option E principles
• Managing and developing the supply chain, including subcontractor procurement and performance
• Monitoring budgets, forecasts, cash flow, change control and project expenditure
• Preparing and reviewing applications, payments, compensation events and commercial reports
• Supporting the delivery of ground investigation and trenching works, with further involvement in overhead lines and underground cables
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities, providing suitable mitigation strategies
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in quantity surveying and commercial management within the transmission and distribution, utilities or civil engineering sectors
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly NEC Option E
• Experience managing supply chains and subcontractor relationships on major infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to deliver comprehensive cost control and accurate financial forecastingUnderstanding of ground investigation, trenching, overhead line or underground cable works
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider project team

Contract Details:

• Initial six-month contract
• Long-term project expected to continue until 2032
• Potential for ongoing involvement throughout the project lifecycle
• Based in Holton St Mary, supporting a major transmission and distribution programme

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to contribute to a high-value infrastructure project with extensive long-term scope.