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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hertfordshire

Sector: Civil Engineering / Specialist Subcontractor

Industry: Building and Construction

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum + Benefits

Overview

Our client is a well-established specialist contractor operating across the UK, delivering complex projects within the civil engineering and infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Commercial Management

Lead commercial administration across projects under NEC3/4, JCT, and bespoke contracts

Ensure all contractual notices, early warnings, and communications are issued correctly and on time

Provide expert advice on contractual matters, risk, and entitlement

Manage extensions of time, compensation events, variations, and disputesFinancial Management & Cost Control

Prepare and manage cost plans, CVRs, and cashflow forecasts

Review subcontractor costs, plant, labour, and resource allocations

Ensure accurate valuations and strong cash recovery

Identify and report commercial risks and opportunitiesClient & Stakeholder Management

Act as the lead commercial interface with clients and main contractors

Attend commercial meetings, progress reviews, and negotiations

Support strong working relationships to enhance project outcomesChange Control & Reporting

Manage change control processes including variations and compensation events

Maintain accurate records to support claims and entitlement

Produce monthly reports, including CVRs and financial updates for senior leadershipOperational Support

Work closely with Project Managers to align commercial and operational decisions

Provide guidance and mentoring to project teams

Support procurement strategies to ensure commercial efficiencyRisk, Compliance & Governance

Maintain detailed commercial records and documentation

Support dispute resolution processes where required

Ensure compliance with internal systems, governance, and industry standards

Requirements

Essential:

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

7-10+ years' experience within construction or civil engineering

Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 and JCT contracts

Proven experience managing multiple projects and commercial performance

Excellent negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management ability

Full UK Driving Licence

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