Senior Quantity Surveyor for Major Infrastructure Projects (NEC)

Fortiva Retail Credit; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with up to 8% employer contrib

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/EV

Private Medical Insurance

Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance

Flexible benefits: Dental, Gym, Travel

Personal development programme

Job summary

Fortiva Retail Credit is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Major Projects team near Bridgewater. The role focuses on managing contractual and financial elements of large-scale electrical and civil works, reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager.

You will lead the commercial team, ensure NEC3/4 contract application, cash flow forecasting, and strong cost control, with opportunities for professional growth within a leading engineering and services business.

Qualifications

• Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar role.
• Strong commercial performance management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts and practical application.
• Civil engineering and construction experience (desirable).
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or HNC with relevant experience).
• Advanced MS Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Provide leadership within the commercial team and wider project teams.
• Manage multiple contracts under NEC3/4, JCT, and bespoke agreements.
• Measure and value works for applications, variations, and final accounts.
• Identify and notify Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage CVRs.
• Chair monthly project reviews and attend client progress meetings.
• Manage invoicing, debt recovery, and dispute resolution.
• Oversee supply chain management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development of the wider commercial team.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Commercial performance

NEC3/4 contracts

Civil engineering & construction

Degree in QS / related

Advanced MS Excel

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Fortiva Retail Credit is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Major Projects team near Bridgewater. The role focuses on managing contractual and financial elements of large-scale electrical and civil works, reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager.

You will lead the commercial team, ensure NEC3/4 contract application, cash flow forecasting, and strong cost control, with opportunities for professional growth within a leading engineering and services business.