Senior Quantity Surveyor – Ground Engineering

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; East Suffolk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial delivery for ground engineering projects. This key role involves overseeing project budgets, contractual compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in civil engineering and knowledge of NEC contracts. Opportunities for career progression, professional development, and a competitive salary package are offered. Work on high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, ensuring compliance and providing commercial advice to project teams.

Benefits

Career progression

Professional development and training

Competitive salary and benefits

Focus on safety and sustainability

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or ground engineering.
• Strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract (NEC3/NEC4 preferred).
• Experience managing subcontractors and complex supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of assigned ground engineering projects.
• Prepare, manage, and report project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Administer contracts, including variations, change control, and final accounts.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Ground Engineering

Salary: £60 - 75k + pkg
Location: Suffolk
Regions: East Anglia, Suffolk

A Major Tier 1 Contractor seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of complex ground engineering and geotechnical projects across the UK. This is a key role within the commercial team, responsible for driving value, managing risk, and ensuring strong financial performance from project inception through to final account.

You will work closely with project teams, clients, and supply chain partners, contributing to the successful delivery of technically challenging schemes within major infrastructure, highways, rail, energy, and civil engineering sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of assigned ground engineering projects
• Prepare, manage, and report project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow
• Administer contracts, including variations, change control, and final accounts
• Manage subcontract procurement, valuations, and payments
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
• Provide accurate cost reporting and commercial advice to project teams
• Support and mentor junior commercial staff where required
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, governance, and commercial best practice

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or ground engineering
• Strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract (NEC3/NEC4 preferred)
• Experience managing subcontractors and complex supply chains
• Excellent commercial, contractual, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary project teams
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Membership of RICS or working towards chartership (desirable)

Why Join Them?

• Work on some of the UK’s most complex and high‑profile infrastructure projects
• Be part of a specialist ground engineering business within a leading international contractor
• Opportunities for career progression, professional development, and training
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A strong focus on safety, sustainability, and wellbeing