Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Chesterfield
Salary: Up to £85,000 plus car allowance
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role: 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial delivery of rail, infrastructure and civil engineering projects. Experience in reactive works is essential, with experience working on NWC frameworks highly advantageous.

You will take ownership of commercial management, cost control, contract administration and subcontractor performance, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently while protecting commercial interests.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the commercial management of projects and work packages from procurement through to final accounts.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasting, cash flow, applications for payment and commercial reporting.
• Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including early warnings, compensation events and contractual obligations.
• Identify, assess and negotiate variations and compensation events within contractual timescales.
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiations, valuations, payments and final account settlements.
• Monitor commercial risks, manage claims and disputes, and protect contractual and commercial positions.
• Work closely with project managers, operational teams, clients and subcontractors to support successful project delivery.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior commercial team members.

Requirements: 

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within rail, civil engineering, infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Essential experience managing the commercial aspects of reactive works and responsive maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including Options A–E.
• Experience with Network Rail, HS2 or Tier 1 principal contractors is desirable.
• Experience working on NWC frameworks would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, cost control and forecasting skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors and project teams.

What's on Offer: 

• Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience and suitability.
• Car allowance.
• Opportunity to take on a senior commercial role within rail and infrastructure projects.