Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Manage cost planning, contracts, and financial control for civil engineering projects

Key Responsibilities

• cost reporting
• risk analysis
• value engineering
• procurement
• contract administration
• payment applications

Tasks

You will be responsible for cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and project valuation, working closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to deliver successful outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role in the financial and contractual management of civil engineering projects — ensuring value for money, cost control, and compliance with contract terms. -Maintain accurate cost reporting and cash flow forecasts. -Support project teams with change management and risk analysis. -Participate in value engineering and project cost reviews. -Manage subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations, and contract negotiations. -Ensure compliance with contract conditions (NEC, JCT, FIDIC, or other forms). -Liaise with clients, consultants, and site teams to ensure transparency and effective cost control. -Prepare and submit interim and final payment applications. -Oversee measurement and valuation of works (including variations and claims). -Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts throughout project lifecycles. -Prepare final accounts and close-out documentation.

Requirements

• 3+ years
• quantity surveying
• nec3/nec4
• ms excel
• rics
• cost control

What You Bring

We Build Recruitment are seeking a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civil Engineering) on behalf of our client, a leading nationwide Civil Engineering and Groundworks Contractor. -3+ years’ experience in a civil engineering or infrastructure environment. -Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline. -Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (especially NEC3/NEC4). -Proficiency in MS Excel and quantity surveying software. -Membership or working towards membership of RICS, ICES, or equivalent professional body. -Experience with cost control systems and commercial reporting tools. -Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

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About We Build Recruitment

-As a private limited company operating across the UK and Europe, it tailors recruitment for both permanent and contract roles in construction. -Beyond general construction, their core specialisms span mechanical & electrical trades, civils engineering, and interior fit-out works. -Clients benefit from one-stop staffing: from sourcing to onboarding, payroll admin, and flexible scaling aligned with project demands. -Notably, they won ‘Best Construction Recruitment Company’ at the Grafters Awards—highlighting their impact in the industry.

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