Senior Quantity Surveyor

Advance TRS; Maple Cross; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Maple Cross with hybrid working. The role covers commercial management, cost control, and contract administration across utility and infrastructure projects.

You will work with design, construction and supply chain teams to manage costs and ensure contractual compliance, mentoring junior members and engaging with clients for value delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience in utilities, civil engineering or MEICA sectors.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts.
• Working towards or hold Chartered membership of a recognised institution.
• Excellent commercial management, cost control and contractual administration skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of quantity surveying, managing projects and work packages.
• Collaborate with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control project costs.
• Collaborate with clients to understand and deliver their business requirements.
• Manage the main contract, ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and issued where required.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation.
• Support the management and performance of subcontractors.
• Manage the preparation, submission and agreement of applications for payment.
• Prepare and manage project cost and value reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Support the management, mentoring and development of junior commercial team members.
• Maintain professional development through industry networking, conferences and professional associations.
• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with clients, colleagues and the supply chain.
• Maintain a proactive, solutions-focused approach, providing constructive and honest feedback.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Communication

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Maple Lodge (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £75,000 + Benefits (Permanent) / £500 per day (Contract)

About the Role:

We are working with a leading organisation within the water and infrastructure sector who are looking to strengthen their Commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Based at Maple Lodge, you will report directly to the Commercial Manager and take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, ensuring effective cost control, contractual compliance and successful commercial delivery.

Both permanent and contract opportunities are available, offering flexibility depending on your preferred working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake all aspects of quantity surveying, managing projects and work packages.
• Work closely with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control project costs.
• Collaborate with clients to understand and deliver their business requirements.
• Manage the main contract, ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and issued where required.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation.
• Support the management and performance of subcontractors.
• Manage the preparation, submission and agreement of applications for payment.
• Prepare and manage project cost and value reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Support the management, mentoring and development of junior commercial team members.
• Maintain professional development through industry networking, conferences and professional associations.
• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with clients, colleagues and the supply chain.
• Maintain a proactive, solutions-focused approach, providing constructive and honest feedback.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience working within the utilities, civil engineering or MEICA sectors.
• Strong working knowledge and practical experience of NEC3 contracts.
• Working towards, or already holding, chartered membership of a recognised professional institution.
• Excellent commercial management, cost control and contractual administration skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

Desirable:

• Experience managing, mentoring or developing an individual or small team.