Senior Quantity Surveyor: Major Projects + Car Allowance

Fortiva; Nether Stowey; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with leading provider

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Freedom is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major project near Bridgewater. You will manage contractual and financial elements, supporting P&L, cash flow and working capital across large electrical and civil works.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you’ll lead the commercial team and coordinate with project teams. The role requires NEC3/4 contract knowledge, degree in QS or related field (or equivalent experience), and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a 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

• Manage contractual and financial elements of major projects.
• Provide leadership within the commercial team and wider project teams.
• Measurement and valuation of 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.
• Supply chain management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support development of the wider commercial team.

Skills

Commercial performance management

Advanced MS Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Freedom is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major project near Bridgewater. You will manage contractual and financial elements, supporting P&L, cash flow and working capital across large electrical and civil works.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you’ll lead the commercial team and coordinate with project teams. The role requires NEC3/4 contract knowledge, degree in QS or related field (or equivalent experience), and strong Excel skills.