Senior Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibrarySouthampton, HampshirepermanentPosted: 13 April 2026
Apply NowGreat career opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor working for a Tier 1 contractor in the Southampton region
The position will be working on civils and water projects and offers the opportunity for long term progression
The role of Senior Quantity Surveyor will be to manage all assigned commercial activities within the project environment.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved with all aspects of the project lifecycle, seeking to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and Customer’s and/or Contract Leader expectations.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor
* Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
* Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader.
* Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
* Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims.
* Compliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures.
* Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed.
* Interfacing with Customer’s commercial and project teams.
* Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary.
* Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader Reports.
* Review value management and advise on Risk management.
* Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
* Plan and implement change management and cost control.
* Monitor and update supply chain procurement plan including benchmarking
* Ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Customers’ representatives.
* Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate.
* Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use.
Desirable Experience of the Senior Quantity Surveyor
* Commercial experience in the civil engineering sector with demonstrable track record of achievement. Water and civils experience would be ideal
* Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
* Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
* Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution.
* Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports.
* Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions
* Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
* Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
* Confidence and ability to assert influence
* A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
Desirable Qualifications of the Senior Quantity Surveyor
* An RICS / CICES accredited degree
* Hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS / CIEC
This is an excellent opportunity for the right Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking career progression
On offer is a very attractive financial package
Apply now
The position will be working on civils and water projects and offers the opportunity for long term progression
The role of Senior Quantity Surveyor will be to manage all assigned commercial activities within the project environment.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved with all aspects of the project lifecycle, seeking to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and Customer’s and/or Contract Leader expectations.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor
* Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
* Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader.
* Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
* Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims.
* Compliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures.
* Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed.
* Interfacing with Customer’s commercial and project teams.
* Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary.
* Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader Reports.
* Review value management and advise on Risk management.
* Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
* Plan and implement change management and cost control.
* Monitor and update supply chain procurement plan including benchmarking
* Ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Customers’ representatives.
* Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate.
* Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use.
Desirable Experience of the Senior Quantity Surveyor
* Commercial experience in the civil engineering sector with demonstrable track record of achievement. Water and civils experience would be ideal
* Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
* Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
* Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution.
* Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports.
* Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions
* Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
* Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
* Confidence and ability to assert influence
* A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
Desirable Qualifications of the Senior Quantity Surveyor
* An RICS / CICES accredited degree
* Hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS / CIEC
This is an excellent opportunity for the right Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking career progression
On offer is a very attractive financial package
Apply now