Senior Quantity Surveyor

Reference: TN-6
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager with 10-15+ years of experience in commercial management, contract administration and MEP/building services projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving commercial performance, managing contractual risk and supporting project delivery across a portfolio of high-value engineering projects.
You will be working for a leading engineering and construction organisation delivering complex energy, power, data centre, mission-critical and major infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe.
Key Responsibilities
  • Review, negotiate and approve contract terms while managing all commercial and contractual correspondence.
  • Work closely with legal counsel where required on contractual matters, claims and dispute resolution.
  • Attend project and site meetings, providing commercial and contractual advice to project stakeholders.
  • Value variations and change orders, ensuring all entitlement is captured and recovered.
  • Monitor project performance against budgets, forecasts and commercial objectives.
  • Interpret project documentation to identify commercial opportunities, risks and contractual obligations.
  • Prepare and present monthly commercial reports, including Job Cost Reports (JCRs), cost forecasts and performance updates.
  • Produce and maintain project cash flow forecasts and financial reporting.
  • Manage procurement activities, ensuring supplier and subcontractor orders are placed in a timely manner.
  • Administer subcontract agreements, valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
  • Ensure all contractual notices are prepared and issued in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Prepare, submit and negotiate client applications for payment.
  • Reconcile project costs and commercial reporting data.
  • Support risk management initiatives and provide commercial input on project strategy.
  • Conduct commercial audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Clients, Subcontractors and Suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support dispute avoidance and resolution activities when required.
Requirements
  • 10-15+ years of Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Contract Management experience within construction, engineering or building services environments.
  • Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager level.
  • Strong experience in:
    • Procurement and subcontract management
    • Cost reporting and forecasting
    • Variations and change management
    • Applications for payment
    • Valuations and commercial reporting
    • Cash flow management
    • Final account negotiation and settlement
  • Extensive knowledge of contract administration and commercial governance.
  • Experience reviewing contract terms, issuing contractual notices and managing commercial correspondence.
  • Demonstrable M&E / Building Services experience.
  • Strong exposure to energy, power, utilities, data centres, mission-critical facilities or major construction projects.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, contractors, consultants and supply chain partners.
  • Strong commercial awareness and risk management capabilities.
  • Ability to travel internationally and attend project sites across Germany and Europe as required.
£650.00 - £700.00
Per day
£650 - £700 per day
Added 12/11/2026
Reference: TN-6

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