Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Secondment). We're working with a leading infrastructure consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SQS who enjoys the variety of working across major infrastructure programmes while being seconded into high-profile client environments. This role would suit someone with around 8-15 years' experience who is confident operating at a senior level, leading pre-contract commercial activities, building strong client relationships and providing strategic commercial advice across major projects. You'll be working on nationally significant infrastructure schemes, with a particular focus on the energy and electricity transmission sector, supporting clients through procurement, contract formation and commercial strategy.

Responsibilities

Lead pre-contract commercial activities across complex infrastructure projects; Develop commercial and procurement strategies; Support procurement, tender evaluation, negotiation and contract award; Provide strategic commercial advice throughout contract formation; Administer and advise on NEC4 contracts; Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders; Mentor junior members of the commercial team where appropriate; Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary project teams

Requirements

Around 8-15 years' experience; Strong pre-contract commercial experience; Solid understanding of procurement strategy, commercial strategy and contract formation; Excellent knowledge of NEC4 contracts, particularly Options A, C and E; Infrastructure experience, ideally within utilities, energy, rail, highways or civil engineering; Experience working with clients, consultants or Tier 1 contractors; Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Nice to have

MRICS, MCICES or similar professional accreditation

Benefits

Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure programmes; Hybrid and flexible working arrangements; Exposure to complex, high-value infrastructure projects; Excellent career development within a growing commercial consultancy; Collaborative and supportive team environment; Long-term pipeline of secured work across the UK