Senior Quantity Surveyor

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Stowmarket; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and services firm in Stowmarket is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage contracts and financial elements of major projects. You will lead a commercial team and oversee cash flow monitoring in a supportive, hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have strong NEC contract knowledge and experience in civil engineering projects. The role offers great benefits, including a pension scheme and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Flexible benefits options

Ongoing training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing contracts and commercial processes.
• Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting and budget management.
• Ability to lead and develop a commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple contracts and oversee the full commercial process.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts and project reviews.
• Lead dispute resolution and manage invoicing and contracts.

Skills

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor

Strong knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts

Proficient in MS Excel

Experience in civil engineering or construction projects

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Overview

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team, on a flexible hybrid basis (home and site). Reporting to the Project Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in managing the contractual and financial elements of a major project, ensuring successful P&L, cash flow, and working capital management.

Work for one of the UK’s largest independent engineering and services businesses – combining the scale, mission and resources of a national company with the dynamism, innovation, and close-knit team spirit of a specialist. With over 20 years’ experience delivering high-quality facilities, power engineering, networks and infrastructure services, they place emphasis on continuous improvement, health & safety, sustainability, technical excellence, and investing in people. They employ state-of-the-art tools and processes such as GIS-based work scheduling (Job Track Enterprise) to streamline operations and reduce waste. They offer a culture where you are supported to grow, empowered to innovate, and encouraged to take ownership – making impact through important, large-scale projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple contracts (Bespoke / NEC) and oversee the full commercial process
• Lead and develop a commercial team, providing guidance and support
• Identify and manage Early Warnings and Compensation Events
• Oversee supply chain contracts and agreements
• Prepare and monitor Cash Flow Forecasts and CVRs
• Establish and manage monthly project reviews and financial plans
• Lead dispute resolution and defects processes with clients and subcontractors
• Manage invoicing, quotation submissions, and contract orders
• Prepare BoQ, measurements, and valuations for applications, variations, and final accounts
• Maintain control of subcontractor accounts, including payment certifications and final account negotiations
• Support pre-tender reviews and attend client progress meetings
• Provide cost advice, value engineering solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or similar)
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/4 and other contract forms
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline (or equivalent HNC with suitable experience)
• Proficient in MS Excel, including lookups and pivot tables
• Experience in civil engineering or construction projects is desirable

Why Join My Client?

My client offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment, with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities, including:

• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicles)
• Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes)
• Ongoing training and development programmes

If you’re a commercially minded professional looking for your next challenge, this is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile projects while developing your career.

Apply today to find out more!

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.