Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a site-based role in Leicester. The role involves commercial management of a critical infrastructure upgrade project. Responsibilities include cost control, managing NEC contracts, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in civil engineering and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers competitive pay of £400 per day on a long-term contract.

Benefits

£400 per day

Long-term stable contract

Opportunity to work on a high-profile project

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Experience on water or wastewater projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cost control, contractual compliance, and robust financial reporting.
• Manage commercial aspects of subcontract packages.
• Support Managing QS with commercial strategy and risk management.

Skills

Commercial management of subcontract packages

Strong stakeholder management

Cost forecasting and cash flow management

Tools

NEC forms of contract

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Contract (Inside IR35)

Location: Leicester (site-based)

Rate: £400 per day (via umbrella company)

Contract Type: Long-term contract | Inside IR35

I am currently working with a major contractor delivering a significant upgrade to a Water Treatment Plant serving the West Midlands. Due to increased project demands, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on a contract basis to support the commercial delivery of this critical infrastructure scheme.

This is a site-based role in Leicester, reporting directly into a Managing Quantity Surveyor and forming a key part of the project's commercial leadership team.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the effective commercial management of the project, ensuring cost control, contractual compliance, and robust financial reporting throughout the delivery phase. Key responsibilities will include:

• Commercial management of subcontract packages from procurement through to final account
• Administration and management of NEC contracts, including compensation events and change control
• Cost forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management
• Supporting the Managing QS with commercial strategy and risk management
• Working closely with site, design, and project teams to ensure commercial best practice

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract
• Experience on water or wastewater projects is highly desirable
• Ability to work autonomously in a site-based environment
• Strong stakeholder management and commercial acumen

What's On Offer

• £400 per day, paid via umbrella company
• Inside IR35 contract
• Long-term, stable contract on a major UK infrastructure project
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile water sector upgrade with a well-established delivery team

If you are a contract Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC experience and are available for a site-based role in Leicester, I would be keen to discuss this opportunity with you in more detail.

Please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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