Senior Quantity Surveyor
AJ Group (Europe) Ltd
Leiston · posted 1 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
Leiston, England
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Major Infrastructure
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Location:
Suffolk (Sizewell C) ??
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits The Opportunity
An industry-leading specialist contractor is seeking an experienced
Senior Quantity Surveyor
to join one of the UK's largest and most prestigious infrastructure projects. Working within a collaborative alliance environment, you'll play a key commercial role supporting the delivery of complex geotechnical and heavy civil engineering works on a nationally significant clean energy programme. The Role
Reporting to the Managing Surveyor, you'll be responsible for the commercial management of major work packages, ensuring strong cost control, contractual compliance and accurate financial reporting. You'll also mentor junior Quantity Surveyors while working closely with operational and project teams to maximise commercial performance. Key Responsibilities
Commercial Management
Manage the commercial performance of allocated work packages
Prepare cost reports, forecasts, CVRs and financial analysis
Monitor project budgets, cash flow and commercial performance
Ensure accurate valuation and payment processes
Provide commercial support to senior project stakeholders
Contract & Change Management
Administer NEC4 contracts throughout the project lifecycle
Manage Early Warnings, Compensation Events and change control
Maintain robust commercial records and supporting documentation
Provide contractual advice and commercial guidance to project teams
Support dispute avoidance and commercial risk management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Prepare subcontract enquiries and tender documentation
Evaluate subcontractor quotations and negotiate agreements
Manage subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account
Monitor supplier performance and commercial compliance
Drive value and best practice across the supply chain
Project Controls & Risk
Identify commercial risks and opportunities
Support programme reviews and commercial planning
Work closely with operational teams to improve project performance
Contribute to forecasting, reporting and cost management
Ensure commercial processes are followed across the project
Leadership
Mentor and support Quantity Surveyors within the team
Review commercial outputs and maintain high standards
Build strong relationships with clients, project teams and supply chain partners
Promote collaboration and continuous improvement across the commercial function
About You
We're looking for someone with: Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
Experience administering NEC contracts (NEC4 highly desirable)
Excellent analytical and financial management skills
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Working towards or already chartered (RICS, CIOB or ICES)
Desirable
Experience within heavy civil engineering, geotechnical or piling projects
Alliance or collaborative contracting experience
Experience managing Compensation Events and Early Warnings
Knowledge of forecasting, CVRs and project cost reporting
What's On Offer
Competitive salary
Annual performance bonus
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance & Income Protection
Enhanced pension contribution
Enhanced sick pay
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Buy additional annual leave
Paid professional memberships
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing professional development and career progression
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading engineering contractor and play a key commercial role on one of the UK's flagship infrastructure projects, offering long-term career development within a collaborative and technically challenging environment.
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Major Infrastructure
??
Location:
Suffolk (Sizewell C) ??
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits The Opportunity
An industry-leading specialist contractor is seeking an experienced
Senior Quantity Surveyor
to join one of the UK's largest and most prestigious infrastructure projects. Working within a collaborative alliance environment, you'll play a key commercial role supporting the delivery of complex geotechnical and heavy civil engineering works on a nationally significant clean energy programme. The Role
Reporting to the Managing Surveyor, you'll be responsible for the commercial management of major work packages, ensuring strong cost control, contractual compliance and accurate financial reporting. You'll also mentor junior Quantity Surveyors while working closely with operational and project teams to maximise commercial performance. Key Responsibilities
Commercial Management
Manage the commercial performance of allocated work packages
Prepare cost reports, forecasts, CVRs and financial analysis
Monitor project budgets, cash flow and commercial performance
Ensure accurate valuation and payment processes
Provide commercial support to senior project stakeholders
Contract & Change Management
Administer NEC4 contracts throughout the project lifecycle
Manage Early Warnings, Compensation Events and change control
Maintain robust commercial records and supporting documentation
Provide contractual advice and commercial guidance to project teams
Support dispute avoidance and commercial risk management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Prepare subcontract enquiries and tender documentation
Evaluate subcontractor quotations and negotiate agreements
Manage subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account
Monitor supplier performance and commercial compliance
Drive value and best practice across the supply chain
Project Controls & Risk
Identify commercial risks and opportunities
Support programme reviews and commercial planning
Work closely with operational teams to improve project performance
Contribute to forecasting, reporting and cost management
Ensure commercial processes are followed across the project
Leadership
Mentor and support Quantity Surveyors within the team
Review commercial outputs and maintain high standards
Build strong relationships with clients, project teams and supply chain partners
Promote collaboration and continuous improvement across the commercial function
About You
We're looking for someone with: Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
Experience administering NEC contracts (NEC4 highly desirable)
Excellent analytical and financial management skills
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Working towards or already chartered (RICS, CIOB or ICES)
Desirable
Experience within heavy civil engineering, geotechnical or piling projects
Alliance or collaborative contracting experience
Experience managing Compensation Events and Early Warnings
Knowledge of forecasting, CVRs and project cost reporting
What's On Offer
Competitive salary
Annual performance bonus
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance & Income Protection
Enhanced pension contribution
Enhanced sick pay
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Buy additional annual leave
Paid professional memberships
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing professional development and career progression
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading engineering contractor and play a key commercial role on one of the UK's flagship infrastructure projects, offering long-term career development within a collaborative and technically challenging environment.
TPBN1_UKTJ