Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure, Somerset Site-Based

Matchtech Group; Chilton Polden; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing days

Training & progression

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major infrastructure project in Somerset. You will manage day-to-day commercial activities, handle NEC contracts, CVRs, and cost reporting, and protect project margins.

The role offers potential progression to Commercial Manager for the right candidate and is open to Senior QS or Commercial Manager level individuals with a main contracting background. Site-based three days per week.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' commercial experience in construction, infra, or utilities.
• Experience with NEC contracts, ideally NEC4 Option A.
• Experience managing CVRs, cost reporting and commercial controls.
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day commercial activities on major projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with main/principal contractor environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial activities on a major infrastructure project.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment.
• Produce and manage cash flow forecasts.
• Own CVRs and commercial reporting.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and performance.
• Administer NEC contracts including Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
• Support project profitability through cost control.
• Monitor margins and report on commercial performance.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive best practice across the project.

Skills

NEC contracts

CVRs & reporting

Contract management

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Site availability

Main contractor experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major infrastructure project in Somerset. You will manage day-to-day commercial activities, handle NEC contracts, CVRs, and cost reporting, and protect project margins.

The role offers potential progression to Commercial Manager for the right candidate and is open to Senior QS or Commercial Manager level individuals with a main contracting background. Site-based three days per week.