Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Civil Engineering | Infrastructure | Energy | NEC Contracts
Location: Suffolk (Hybrid Working - 2-3 Days on Site)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

Due to the award of a major long-term infrastructure project, a leading UK Civil Engineering Contractor with an annual turnover exceeding £500 million is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team in Suffolk.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected contractor at the start of a flagship project within the energy and infrastructure sector. Operating across civil engineering, utilities and energy, the business continues to experience significant growth, with its energy division securing a strong pipeline of major projects.

This role offers genuine long-term career prospects, with a clear pathway into Commercial Management for ambitious Quantity Surveyors looking to progress their careers.

Hybrid working is available, with approximately 2-3 days per week on site.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Lead, the successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will take commercial responsibility for an initial £15 million civil engineering scheme, with further high-value work expected to follow as the framework develops.

Working under NEC contracts, you will manage the full commercial lifecycle of the project from award through to final account, while supporting project delivery teams and mentoring junior commercial staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the commercial management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects

  • Administer contracts under NEC Terms & Conditions

  • Manage subcontract procurement, payments and commercial performance

  • Prepare and present Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports

  • Monitor project costs, forecasts and commercial performance

  • Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks

  • Prepare and agree variations, compensation events and final accounts

  • Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders

  • Support and mentor Assistant and Quantity Surveyors

  • Work closely with Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline

  • Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Utilities or Energy projects

  • Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts

  • Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge

  • Experience managing subcontractors and delivering accurate CVR reporting

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer
  • Opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Civil Engineering Contractors

  • Long-term secured workload within the energy and infrastructure sector

  • Hybrid working (2-3 days on site)

  • Excellent career progression into Commercial Management

  • Supportive and collaborative working environment

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

If you are a motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to work on major infrastructure projects with genuine long-term career development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

Equal Opportunities

Intersect is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, respected and encouraged. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.


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Job Overview

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2531750

Date Posted:

Posted 9 hours ago

Expiration Date:

28/07/2026

Location:

Ipswich

Salary:

Competitive

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