Senior Quantity Surveyor

Advance TRS; Friston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in the UK is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on a contract basis. This role involves building rates and cost models from first principles and supporting the pricing processes for major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have senior QS experience within a main contractor and a strong understanding of pricing and commercial control. This opportunity offers a long-term contract on a nationally significant programme.

Qualifications

• Senior QS experience with a main contractor is essential.
• Background in power, utilities, or major infrastructure projects required.
• Strong understanding of pricing and commercial control is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build rates and cost models from first principles.
• Support pricing and tender submissions for new works.
• Provide commercial input across large‑scale T&D infrastructure packages.
• Work closely with construction and delivery teams.

Skills

Experience with a main contractor

Understanding of cost build‑ups

Commercial control

Job description

A leading main contractor delivering works under the Great Grid Upgrade is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on a contract basis.

This role will play a key part in the early commercial set‑up, supporting the build‑up of rates and cost structures as the contractor begins pricing packages of work across major power transmission and distribution projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Building rates and cost models from first principles
• Supporting pricing and tender submissions for new works
• Commercial input across large‑scale T&D infrastructure packages
• Working closely with construction, estimating, and delivery teams

Required experience:

• Senior QS experience with a main contractor
• Background in power, utilities, or major infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of cost build‑ups, pricing, and commercial control

Opportunity for a long‑term contract on a nationally significant programme.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.