Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Staines (with travel to Thames-side project sites)
Sector: Civil Engineering | Nuclear | Process Facilities
Permanent

We're working with a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering complex works within highly regulated environments. They're now looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial delivery across a Nuclear Power Project and a major Process Facility Upgrade along the Thames.

These are technically demanding schemes delivered under strict safety, compliance and governance frameworks - ideal for someone comfortable operating in controlled environments where contractual discipline really matters.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take full commercial responsibility for allocated civil engineering packages from procurement through to final account.

You'll work closely with the Project Manager, site teams, client commercial representatives and supply chain partners to ensure projects remain commercially controlled, compliant and financially successful.

This is a role for someone confident managing risk, leading subcontract procurement and maintaining strong NEC administration throughout the lifecycle of the works.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

Full commercial control of allocated work packages

Preparation of CVRs, cost forecasting and monthly reporting

Managing valuations, interim applications and payment certification

Risk identification, mitigation and commercial strategy

Procurement & Contracts

Subcontract procurement including enquiries, analysis and negotiation

Drafting and administration of subcontract agreements

Management of variations, change control and compensation events (NEC)

Supporting and negotiating final accounts

Stakeholder Management

Attending client progress and commercial meetings

Working collaboratively with delivery teams to protect margin

Mentoring Assistant or Intermediate QSs where required

Project Environment

Nuclear power infrastructure works

Process facility upgrade projects along the Thames

Heavy civils and technically complex engineering packages

Strict health, safety and compliance standards

NEC3 / NEC4 forms of contract

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Senior QS within civil engineering

Strong NEC contract knowledge (NEC3 or NEC4)

Experience managing complex, high-value packages

Confident client-facing and commercially assertive

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)

Chartered status desirable but not essential

Ability to obtain relevant security clearance if required

Must hold right to work in the UKExperience within nuclear, energy, power generation, water treatment or heavy industrial environments would be highly advantageous.

What's On Offer

Salary £65,000 to £80,000 (Dependent on experience, could go higher for the right candidate)

Car allowance (Up to £9,000)

Bonus scheme

Pension and full benefits package

Long-term secured pipeline of regulated-sector work