Senior Quantity Surveyor

McCarthy Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Enhanced pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Professional development and training

Job summary

McCarthy Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major energy infrastructure project based in Dagenham. The role focuses on valuations, cost reporting and NEC contract administration within a sizeable delivery framework.

The candidate will bring NEC contract expertise, a background in infrastructure or energy construction, and strong commercial acumen. This position offers long-term career progression and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• NEC contract knowledge is essential.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control experience.
• Experience in infrastructure, utilities, energy, civil engineering or major construction.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of valuations and applications for payment.
• Cost reporting and commercial forecasting.
• Management of subcontractor and supplier accounts.
• Procurement and commercial administration.
• NEC contract administration and change management.
• Compensation events and commercial risk management.
• Agreement of final accounts.
• Supporting project teams with commercial advice and guidance.
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation.

Skills

NEC contract knowledge

Commercial awareness

Education

HND or Degree or equivalent

Job description

A leading infrastructure and engineering contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a major long-term energy infrastructure project in Dagenham.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of valuations and applications for payment
• Cost reporting and commercial forecasting
• Management of subcontractor and supplier accounts
• Procurement and commercial administration
• NEC contract administration and change management
• Compensation Events and commercial risk management
• Agreement of final accounts
• Supporting project teams with commercial advice and guidance
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation

We are looking for candidates who have

• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up
• Strong NEC contract knowledge
• Infrastructure, utilities, energy, civil engineering or major construction experience
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• HND, Degree or equivalent qualification
• RICS/ICES membership or working towards chartership is desirable

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £77,000
• Car allowance
• Annual bonus
• Enhanced pension
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Professional development and training support
• Long-term career progression opportunities

Job Details

Full-time – Permanent – Energy Infrastructure Project

If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career within a major infrastructure environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please note that, due to the location of this role, applicants should be within a reasonable commuting distance of Dagenham.