Senior Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes and Reece; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Leicester for a major infrastructure project. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing commercial duties according to NEC contracts, including forecasting and client applications. Ideal candidates will have a degree and experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and security within the company.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent qualifications are mandatory.
• Experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Membership in RICS is ideal but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure commercial duties are performed in line with NEC contracts.
• Conduct accurate monthly forecasting.
• Generate monthly reports and cost value reconciliation.
• Manage changes and submit compensation event quotations.

Skills

Excellent forecasting skills

Good knowledge of NEC contracts

Experience in infrastructure projects

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Job description

Reference: MM205_1760631842
Posted: October 16, 2025

Fawkes & Reece Southampton are working with a main contractor who are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of their commercial teams. The team are working on an infrastructure project worth over £40m for the next 5 years on behalf of a private client. This will include upgrading a single carriageway to dual carriageway, plus the construction of a new link road. Scope of works will include drainage, earthworks, calverts, road construction and associated works.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will report directly to a Commercial Manager. Your role will be to make sure that commercial duties are being administered in line with a NEC contract.

You will be involved in (but not limited to):

• Accurate monthly forecasting
• Produce and send enquiries with relevant documentation to subcontractors
• Producing monthly reports and cost value reconciliation
• Manage any changes in a timely manner
• Produce, submit, and agree monthly application with the client
• Attend weekly progress meeting with the client
• Produce and submit any compensation event quotations as

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:

Degree-qualified or equivalent

Ideally have worked on civil engineering or infrastructure projects

Ideally a member of RICS but not essential

You'll need good working knowledge and experience with the NEC contracts

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK

The successful candidate will get to work in an outstanding environment, will have multiple opportunities to progress as well as a package that gives you security and recognises your contribution to the business. The contractor have been delivering projects successful on this framework and continue to tender for more, so you will not have to relocate or travel far you're your projects are complete.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Malvin at Fawkes & Reece Southampton or use the link below.