Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client, a leading organisation in the power utilities and infrastructure sector, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a major electrical and civils project near Taunton. This full‑time permanent role offers a hybrid model, with three days per week on site and two days from home. The successful candidate will play a key commercial role, ensuring strong financial and contractual control across high‑value works delivered under NEC forms of contract.

• Ensuring compliance with company and client health & safety standards
• Providing commercial leadership across project and commercial teams
• Managing multiple NEC3/NEC4, JCT and bespoke contracts
• Measurement and valuation of works for applications, variations and final accounts
• Identifying and managing Early Warnings and Compensation Events
• Preparing cash flow forecasts and managing CVRs
• Leading monthly project reviews and attending client progress meetings
• Overseeing invoicing, debt recovery and dispute resolution
• Managing supply chain performance and driving continuous improvement
• Supporting development and mentoring of the wider commercial team

Job Requirements

Essential:

• Strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role
• Proven commercial performance management background
• In‑depth working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or HNC with relevant experience)
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables)
• Experience in civil engineering, utilities, or construction environments

Desirable:

• Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS)

Benefits

• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric)
• Personal wellbeing and volunteer days
• Private medical insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits: dental, gym memberships, travel insurance, cycle to work
• Personal development programme

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take a leading role on a major infrastructure project, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward‑thinking and growing team.