Senior Quantity Surveyor – Capital Works Lead (Site-based)

Gold Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK main contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a capital works project in Newport, offering a salary of £55,000-£65,000. This pivotal role involves full commercial responsibility, working closely with clients and the delivery team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience at the Senior QS level in infrastructure projects, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead teams. The firm offers excellent long-term career prospects and a comprehensive compensation package, including a car allowance, healthcare, and annual leave.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to lead commercial processes autonomously while mentoring junior team members.

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 and cost forecasting.
• Managing and developing a Cost Clerk, with potential oversight of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts

Cost management

Infrastructure projects

Job description

A leading UK main contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a capital works project in Newport, offering a salary of £55,000-£65,000. This pivotal role involves full commercial responsibility, working closely with clients and the delivery team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience at the Senior QS level in infrastructure projects, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead teams. The firm offers excellent long-term career prospects and a comprehensive compensation package, including a car allowance, healthcare, and annual leave.