Senior Quantity Surveyor

Carrington West; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Long-term career development on major

Job summary

Carrington West seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on the EKFB section of HS2, managing NEC contracts and subcontractor packages for major infrastructure works. You will own cost control, change management and commercial reporting, working from Milton Keynes with hybrid office attendance and travel to sites as needed.

The role requires extensive NEC3 experience, strong client and stakeholder management, and the ability to operate with autonomy within a

Qualifications

• Experience delivering major infrastructure projects for a main contractor.
• Extensive NEC contracts experience (prefer NEC3).
• Proven ability to manage subcontractor packages, change, cost reporting and administration.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of major infrastructure packages, including costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Administer NEC contracts and manage change and compensation events.
• Oversee subcontractor packages: procurement, valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities with accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with project teams to support HS2 programme delivery.

Skills

NEC contracts experience

Subcontractor management

Cost reporting

Change management

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in delivering major infrastructure projects for a main contractor?

Do you have extensive experience working under NEC contracts, managing commercial change, subcontractors and taking ownership of complex project packages?

Are you looking for an opportunity to play a key role on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects, working within an established commercial team on HS2?

Location:

Milton Keynes - Hybrid working, minimum 3 days per week in the office, with occasional travel to site

Salary:

£60,000-£73,000 per annum DOE + approximately £6,000 car allowance

Benefits:

• Approximately £6,000 car allowance
• Travel allowance paid at 33p per mile
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Long-term career development on a major infrastructure project

Role Overview:

My client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team working on the EKFB section of HS2, one of the UK's largest and most significant infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong main contractor background to take commercial responsibility for major infrastructure works, supporting the successful delivery of a complex civil engineering programme.

Working within the Milton Keynes office, you will be responsible for managing commercial activities across project packages, including subcontractor management, cost control, change management and commercial reporting. You will work closely with operational and project delivery teams to ensure commercial risks are effectively managed and project objectives are achieved.

The role requires someone with extensive experience working under NEC contracts, ideally NEC3, who is confident taking ownership of commercial responsibilities and operating with a high degree of independence.

The position offers hybrid working, with an expectation of three days per week in the Milton Keynes office, although additional office attendance may be required during the initial onboarding period. Occasional travel to project sites will also be necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will take commercial ownership of major infrastructure packages, managing costs, budgets, forecasts and commercial performance throughout project delivery.
• You will administer NEC contracts, manage commercial change and ensure compensation events and associated contractual obligations are effectively managed.
• You will oversee subcontractor packages, including procurement, valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• You will identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, providing accurate reporting and financial information to the wider project team.
• You will work closely with operational teams, project managers and other commercial professionals to support the successful delivery of the HS2 programme.
• You will support and provide guidance to junior members of the commercial team where required.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor delivering major infrastructure or civil engineering projects is essential.
• Candidates must have extensive experience working under NEC contracts, particularly NEC3.
• Proven experience managing subcontractor packages, commercial change, cost reporting and contractual administration.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage complex project packages with minimal supervision.
• Experience delivering major projects within sectors such as rail, highways, water, nuclear or other significant infrastructure environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience working on HS2 or other nationally significant infrastructure projects would be advantageous.
• Previous experience supporting or mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.