An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership on a flagship £60m civil engineering project in Hampshire for a Tier 1 contractor.

Created following the award of a major new contract, this position offers a senior commercial professional the chance to take ownership of a high-profile scheme and play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a complex infrastructure project. The successful candidate will join a market-leading organisation recognised for its strong governance, investment in people, and long-term career pathways.

Reporting into senior commercial and operational leadership, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for setting and delivering the commercial strategy for the project while leading a multi-disciplinary commercial team. The role carries significant autonomy and influence across project decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overall commercial leadership and governance of the project from contract award through final account

• Developing and implementing the commercial strategy to maximise value, margin, and cash flow

• Leading, mentoring, and performance-managing the project commercial team

• Strategic management of subcontract procurement, commercial risk, and supply chain relationships

• Ownership of cost forecasting, financial reporting, and commercial performance reviews

• Proactive management of change, compensation events, and early warnings under NEC contracts

• Senior stakeholder engagement with clients, partners, and internal leadership teams

• Providing high-level commercial and contractual advice to support operational and strategic decision-making

• Ensuring compliance with company commercial procedures, controls, and best practices

Applicants will be degree qualified (HNC / BSc or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and will demonstrate a strong track record operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level or as a proven Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering sector.

• Extensive experience delivering major civils, infrastructure, or utilities projects

• In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial risk management

• Proven leadership capability with experience managing and developing commercial teams

• Strong strategic, analytical, and commercial judgement

• Confident communicator with the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders and project outcomes

This role is ideally suited to an established Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a senior commercial leadership position on a major, high-profile project.

Intersect Global is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity within the workplace.
For further details on this opportunity, please contact Intersect today.

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