Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering

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Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering Contractor Leicestershire
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering a major infrastructure scheme in Leicestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of the commercial management of a significant civil engineering project valued between £5m £60m+.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing project costs, subcontractor procurement, and ensuring the commercial success of the scheme from pre-contract through to final account.

This role would suit someone with experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, utilities, or industrial projects.

• Full commercial management of a civil engineering project

• Subcontractor procurement, negotiation and management

• Preparing and submitting applications for payment / valuations

• Managing variations, change control and final accounts

• Attending pre-contract and post-tender meetings

• Managing subcontract accounts from tender through to final account

• Working closely with site teams and project managers

• Monitoring project costs, budgets and commercial performance

• Identifying commercial risks and implementing mitigation strategies

• Ensuring compliance with contract conditions and company procedures

• Supporting the commercial reporting process

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor

• Background working for a civil engineering contractor or infrastructure contractor

• Experience delivering projects £5m £60m+

• Strong knowledge of contract administration and commercial management

• Experience managing subcontractor packages

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting tools

• Ability to work effectively within a project delivery team

Desirable experience includes:

• Infrastructure

• Highways

• Utilities

• Industrial projects

• Groundworks

• Large civil engineering schemes

• £70,000 salary

• Company package

• Performance bonus

• Car allowance

• Pension scheme

• 26 days holiday + additional long service entitlement

• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing support

• Excellent career development opportunities

This role is based on a civil engineering project in Leicestershire, with site presence required.

Candidates commuting from Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Derby, Nottingham, and the wider East Midlands region are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. xbpsjku We believe that diversity of thought, experience, and perspective strengthens our teams and helps us deliver better outcomes for our clients and communities.

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