Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Projects NEC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days Annual Leave

Car scheme

Wellbeing days

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits

Dental insurance

Gym memberships

Travel insurance

Development programme

Job summary

Fortiva is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major projects near Bridgewater. You will manage NEC3/4 contracts, value works, and drive cash flow and P&L performance within a sizeable commercial team.

The role offers a competitive salary, car/allowance, and flexible benefits, with a clear path for progression in a leading engineering and services business.

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

• 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

NEC3/4 contracts

Cash flow management

P&L management

Team leadership

MS Excel advanced

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Fortiva is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major projects near Bridgewater. You will manage NEC3/4 contracts, value works, and drive cash flow and P&L performance within a sizeable commercial team.

The role offers a competitive salary, car/allowance, and flexible benefits, with a clear path for progression in a leading engineering and services business.