Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major highways project, with primary responsibility for the development, maintenance, and reporting of detailed project cost forecasts. The role will also provide wider commercial and Quantity Surveying support to the project team, including cover for the commercial team as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, maintenance, and reporting of accurate and robust project cost forecasts.
• Monitor and forecast all project cost categories, including subcontractors, labour, plant/equipment, and materials.
• Analyse construction phase programmes and incorporate programme performance and changes into cost forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Support project cost control, risk management, and financial performance reporting.
• Undertake general Quantity Surveying duties, including commercial administration and contract support.
• Provide commercial team support and cover during periods of absence or peak workload.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Significant Quantity Surveying experience within highways or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 ECC Option B and Option C contracts.
• Thorough understanding of the Method of Measurement for Highway Works (MMHW).
• Proven ability to interpret construction programmes and apply programme data to cost forecasting and commercial decision-making.
• Demonstrable experience producing detailed, accurate, and reliable forecasts across all major cost types, including:
  • Subcontractors
  • Direct labour/resources
  • Plant and equipment
  • Materials
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience working within integrated project teams on complex highways schemes.
• Strong stakeholder management and commercial reporting capabilities.