Senior Quantity Surveyor

Abatec Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a high-profile highway project in Somerset. This role involves managing subcontractor packages and overseeing the financial aspects of an NEC contract. The ideal candidate will have experience with civils contractors and a degree in Quantity Surveying. The position offers a salary of up to £70,000 and excellent benefits including accommodation subsistence.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Private medical care

Qualifications

• Experience in managing subcontractor packages on construction projects.
• Knowledge of forecasting, cost control, and contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial delivery of NEC contracts.
• Manage project finances and monitor cost performance.
• Administer contracts, including payments and claims.
• Identify risks and support resolution of disputes.

Skills

Experience of working in a similar position for a civils contractor

Sound knowledge of NEC form of contract

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying (or relevant experience)

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile highway project in Somerset. Our client is a multi-disciplined contractor delivering highways, utilities and construction projects across the UK and renowned for their investment in their employees. You will be part of a project based commercial team, managing subcontractor package. This is a NEC option C contract.

My client is happy to consider applications from candidates who are not local to Somerset and pay accommodation subsistence (tax-free).

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial delivery of an NEC contract involving site clearance, excavation and utility diversions.
• Be site‑present 4 days per week, monitoring cost performance and contract compliance.
• Manage project finances: forecasting, cost control and achieving profit/cash targets.
• Administer contracts, including payments, claims and change control.
• Lead procurement and ensure supply chain compliance and performance.
• Identify risks/opportunities and support resolution of commercial queries and disputes.
• Maintain accurate financial records, reports and monthly CVRs.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar position for a civils contractor.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or relevant experience).
• Sound knowledge of NEC form of contract.
• Experience working on projects with values over £5m.

Salary / Benefits

• Up to £70,000 pa.
• Excellent benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, company pension scheme, private medical care, etc.
• Accommodation subsistence, depending on your location.

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Kelly Evans on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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