Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Infrastructure Lead

Amcogiffen; Wedmore; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Pension

Life assurance

Health plan

Training opportunities

Career progression

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Amcogiffen seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on major civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across the South West, including Metro West framework works in Bristol and related contracts.

You will mentor junior surveyors, manage CVRs, forecasts and cost reporting, and drive commercial performance across multiple projects while fostering strong client and supply chain relationships.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, rail or utilities.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and change management processes.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and complex supply chains.
• Experience preparing CVRs, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and manage risk.
• Experience managing compensation events, variations and contractual claims.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Previous client-facing experience and the ability to build long-term relationships.
• Experience mentoring or managing Assistant and Graduate Quantity Surveyors.
• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects delivered under the Metro West Scheme, Environment Agency frameworks and Local Authority contracts.
• Prepare, manage and present monthly CVRs.
• Produce accurate cost forecasts and support business planning processes.
• Manage subcontract procurement from enquiry through to award.
• Prepare subcontract documentation and administer contractual arrangements.
• Manage subcontractor accounts from commencement through to final account agreement.
• Administer and manage compensation events and change control procedures.
• Manage compensation events and commercial submissions both upstream to clients and downstream to the supply chain.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment and client valuations.
• Monitor project performance and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain effective client relationships, acting as a key commercial point of contact.
• Support project teams in achieving commercial objectives and contractual compliance.
• Prepare and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Contribute to monthly commercial reviews and business reporting.

Skills

NEC contracts

Subcontractor management

CVRs

Commercial reporting

Risk management

Client relationships

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Costing software

Job description

Amcogiffen seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on major civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across the South West, including Metro West framework works in Bristol and related contracts.

You will mentor junior surveyors, manage CVRs, forecasts and cost reporting, and drive commercial performance across multiple projects while fostering strong client and supply chain relationships.