Senior Quantity Surveyor - Ground Engineering

Pinnacle Recruitment; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Major Tier 1 Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of complex ground engineering projects across the UK. This key role involves leading project budgets, managing risks, and ensuring financial performance throughout project completion. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in civil engineering, strong knowledge of NEC contracts, and excellent negotiation skills. Join a leading contractor to work on high-profile projects with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development

Opportunities for career progression

Strong focus on safety and wellbeing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of assigned projects.
• Prepare, manage, and report project budgets.
• Administer contracts including variations and change control.
• Manage subcontract procurement and payments.

Skills

Commercial management expertise

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Collaboration within teams

Contract management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Membership of RICS or working towards chartership

Job description

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