Senior Quantity Surveyor

Advance Training and Recruitment Services; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Maple Lodge-based team on a hybrid working pattern. You will manage commercial performance across projects, ensuring cost control, NEC3 contract compliance and value delivery for both permanent and contract roles.

Based in the UK water and infrastructure sector, you will mentor junior team members, collaborate with design, construction and supply chain colleagues, and build strong client relationships while

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience within utilities, civil engineering or MEICA sectors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3 contracts.

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.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Cost control

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.