Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK main contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Newport to manage a major capital works project. Responsibilities include full commercial management, NEC contract administration, and stakeholder engagement. With a competitive salary of £55,000-£65,000 plus benefits including a car allowance, private healthcare, and 25 days annual leave, this role offers excellent career progression in a reputable organization. Candidates with experience in the water or utilities sector will find this opportunity advantageous.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at Senior QS level on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong hands-on experience working under NEC forms of contract.
• Ability to lead commercial processes autonomously while mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of a major capital works project.
• Administration and management of NEC contracts.
• Leading cost reporting, CVRs, cashflow management.
• Client engagement and contribution to commercial strategy.

Skills

NEC contract management

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Commercial leadership

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Capital Works | Newport

£55,000-£65,000 + Car Allowance, Pension, Private Healthcare, 25 Days' Leave + Bank Holidays

I am currently working in partnership with a leading UK main contractor and supporting them with their search for a commercially astute and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team delivering a major capital works project in Newport, South Wales.

This is a pivotal commercial leadership role on a high-value, bespoke infrastructure scheme, offering long-term security and excellent career prospects. The successful candidate will be joining a well-established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex, technically challenging projects across the UK.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full end-to-end commercial responsibility for the project, acting as the commercial lead and primary interface with the client and supply chain. The role will be site-based three days per week, with flexibility for the remaining time.

Key responsibilities

• Full commercial management of a major capital works project from pre-construction through to final account
• Administration and management of NEC contracts, including change control, compensation events, and cost forecasting
• Leading cost reporting, CVRs, cashflow management, and risk / opportunity management
• Managing and developing a Cost Clerk, with potential oversight of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team to ensure commercial and programme objectives are met
• Client engagement and contribution to commercial strategy on a bespoke, high-value scheme

Qualifications / Experience

• Proven experience operating at Senior QS level on major infrastructure, civil engineering or utilities projects
• Strong, hands-on experience working under NEC forms of contract
• Background with a main contractor delivering complex, high-value or bespoke projects
• Ability to lead commercial processes autonomously while mentoring junior team members
• Confident stakeholder management skills, particularly with clients and key subcontractors
• Experience in the water or utilities sector would be advantageous, though not essential.

Benefits / Salary

• Starting salary £55,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)
• £5,000 Car allowance or company car
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

This is an excellent opportunity to join a flagship project with a contractor that invests in its people and offers genuine long-term career progression.

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor with relevant experience and keen to explore your options, please get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group for a confidential discussion.

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