Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor 
Plympton, Devon | Permanent

A senior commercial role with the opportunity to make a real impact

We're working with a well-established regional contractor that has secured a strong pipeline of work within the water utilities sector and is looking to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Based from their Plympton office, you'll be joining a friendly, supportive team with an excellent commercial manager who believes in giving people the autonomy to do their job while providing support whenever it's needed.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of the commercial delivery of projects on an established water utilities framework, while also helping to support and develop two Assistant Quantity Surveyors.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take a leading role in managing the commercial performance of projects operating under the NEC4 form of contract. 
You'll have responsibility for the day-to-day commercial management of framework schemes, working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably and in accordance with contractual requirements.
You'll also provide guidance and support to two Assistant Quantity Surveyors, helping them develop their commercial knowledge and experience.

Key responsibilities include:

Commercial management and administration of NEC4 contracts
Cost reporting, forecasting and monitoring project profitability
Managing compensation events, variations and change control
Subcontract procurement, payments and account management
Preparing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
Working closely with operational teams to maximise commercial performance
Ensuring contractual compliance and effective risk management
Supporting and mentoring two Assistant Quantity Surveyors
Overseeing the commercial delivery of multiple framework schemes where required What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally NEC4
Previous experience within water infrastructure or utilities would be particularly advantageous
Excellent commercial awareness and contract management skills
The ability to manage your own workload while supporting junior colleagues
A collaborative approach and the confidence to work closely with operational and commercial teams What's On Offer?
£70,000 – £74,000 basic salary
Car allowance + comprehensive benefits package
Permanent position with a secure, long-term pipeline of work
Established water utilities framework
Opportunity to mentor and develop two Assistant Quantity Surveyors
Supportive commercial leadership and a genuinely positive working environment
Well-regarded regional contractor with an excellent reputation across the South West A senior commercial role where you'll have the freedom to deliver and the opportunity to develop others along the way