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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Carmichael UK
Marcham · posted 29 July 2026
Salary
£500 a day
Job type
full time
Location
Marcham, Oxfordshire
Category
Engineering
An enduring opportunity exists for a Senior Quantity Surveyor on an iconic major infrastructure water project in Oxfordshire. Previous experience cultivating client relationships on water frameworks or long term water infrastructure projects, for a tier one contractor, would be advantageous. Your duties will include – Manage all commercial aspects of the project, including cost control, forecasting, budgeting and monthly CVR reporting. Administer contracts, managing Early Warning Notices, Compensation Events and contractual compliance. Procure and commercially manage subcontractors from tender stage through to payment, variations and final accounts. Prepare and submit client applications for payment while negotiating variations, compensation events and commercial settlements. Monitor and recover project change, maintaining change registers and ensuring all additional costs are captured and agreed. Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring notices are issued and mitigation measures are implemented. Support the commercial team, attend client and project meetings, provide commercial advice to project management and support the successful delivery of the works. Requirements for this opportunity include – Quantity Surveying degree or similar. Enrolled or seeking membership of a relevant professional institution (CICES, RICS or similar). Previous experience on major civil engineering infrastructure project within the UK for a Tier one/Principal Contractor. Demonstrable ability to mentor and coach direct reports Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with the project team including the Client, Project Managers and Designers Competent in subcontractor management and NEC, JCT, FIDIC (advantageous) Have the confidence and ability to work within a team environment, and to have a positive influence on outcomes. Successful experience at senior level, displaying skill in delivering a positive commercial outcome for the projects If you are interested in this opportunity, then kindly lodge your CV here now
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