Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering
CV-LibraryBA5, Wells, SomersetpermanentPosted: 4 June 2026
Apply NowAtheray Stone are currently looking for an established Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a major contractor within their Regional Civil Engineering business unit, delivering works across the highways sector.
The SQS will be responsible for being the Commercial Lead on a £3m Highways & Civils project as part of a framework, with more projects in the pipeline, so the individual will be managing circa £6m to £8m per year.
Candidate Profile
* Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management
* Experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on civils project
* Experience in a self delivery contractor (preferred not essential)
* NEC3 / NEC4 contracting experience
* UK Driving Licence and able to travel in Somerset (essential)
Responsibilities:
* Leading the commercial delivery of highways schemes, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and in line with contract requirements
* Managing budgets, forecasts, CVRs and cash flow, providing accurate and timely reporting
* Taking ownership of NEC contract administration, including early warnings, compensation events and change management
* Procuring and managing subcontractors, while working closely with delivery teams in a self-delivery environment
* Driving value engineering and efficiencies across both individual schemes and the wider framework
* Acting as the key commercial contact for the client, building and maintaining strong working relationships
* Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members where required
* Working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial decisions actively support delivery on site
Please note Visa Sponsorship is not applicable for this role and candidates needing a Visa will not be considered
The SQS will be responsible for being the Commercial Lead on a £3m Highways & Civils project as part of a framework, with more projects in the pipeline, so the individual will be managing circa £6m to £8m per year.
Candidate Profile
* Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management
* Experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on civils project
* Experience in a self delivery contractor (preferred not essential)
* NEC3 / NEC4 contracting experience
* UK Driving Licence and able to travel in Somerset (essential)
Responsibilities:
* Leading the commercial delivery of highways schemes, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and in line with contract requirements
* Managing budgets, forecasts, CVRs and cash flow, providing accurate and timely reporting
* Taking ownership of NEC contract administration, including early warnings, compensation events and change management
* Procuring and managing subcontractors, while working closely with delivery teams in a self-delivery environment
* Driving value engineering and efficiencies across both individual schemes and the wider framework
* Acting as the key commercial contact for the client, building and maintaining strong working relationships
* Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members where required
* Working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial decisions actively support delivery on site
Please note Visa Sponsorship is not applicable for this role and candidates needing a Visa will not be considered