Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Do you have proven experience managing NEC contracts and cost control on major infrastructure projects?
Can you demonstrate strong commercial risk management skills in a highly regulated environment?
How would you like to take the lead on commercial delivery for a £600m project where your expertise will shape financial success and drive value for one of the UK’s most critical infrastructure programmes?

The Opportunity
Step into a role where your commercial expertise will shape the success of one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes. This is not just another project, it’s a £600 million nuclear construction scheme that demands precision, innovation, and leadership. As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be at the heart of cost control and contract management, ensuring financial integrity and driving value across complex civil engineering packages. If you’re looking for a challenge that will elevate your career and put you at the forefront of a nationally significant development, this is it.

Your duties and responsibilities will be:
Manage cost planning, forecasting, and reporting for major civil engineering work packages.
Administer NEC contracts, ensuring compliance and effective change control.
Prepare and review valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
Identify and mitigate commercial risks, supporting dispute resolution where necessary.
Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate financial performance tracking.
Support procurement and subcontractor management processes.
Maintain robust commercial governance and audit compliance.
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS on major infrastructure projects (£50m+).
Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and UK construction law.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.
It’s great if you also have the following
Experience in nuclear or highly regulated sectors.
Familiarity with cost management software and digital reporting tools.
Background in dispute resolution and claims management.
The setting for the role
You will work on-site within a highly secure and regulated environment, collaborating with commercial, construction, and supply chain teams to deliver one of the UK’s most significant nuclear infrastructure programmes.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
 
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business