Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways / Infrastructure Banwell, Somerset

A leading UK construction and principal contracting firm is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a high-profile highways project. The role involves oversight of a new carriageway, including junctions, earthworks, drainage, and structures, with responsibility for commercial administration, cost control, and contract management to ensure the successful completion of the scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

* Ensure a safe working environment is maintained on site.

* Produce, negotiate, and manage Subcontract documentation, including terms, prices, and programme.

* Manage subcontract work packages, including interim assessments, change management, and compensation events.

* Issue all required commercial notices to clients and subcontractors in line with contract obligations.

* Produce, submit, and agree monthly applications with the client per contract terms.

* Liaise with operational and engineering teams to maintain accurate site records.

* Prepare detailed monthly reports, including Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR), and maintain a cost plan with expenditure tracking and forecasting.

Skills & Experience:

* Strong understanding of standard forms of contract.

* Excellent IT skills, including Excel, Word, and contractual/cost management systems (e.g., CEMAR, Oracle).

* Proven stakeholder management and communication skills.

* Solid knowledge of construction processes and commercial management.

* Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS (incorporated membership desirable).

* Relevant degree and/or extensive experience in a commercial construction environment.

* Experience working on large single or multiple smaller schemes.

* Valid CSCS card and strong time/outcome management skills.

Benefits:

* Competitive salary with generous holiday entitlement and options to purchase additional leave.

* Corporate discounts, cycle-to-work schemes, and flexible working opportunities.

* Comprehensive pension plan and private medical scheme options.

* Access to professional development, training programmes, and paid membership to recognised professional associations.

* Employee assistance programmes providing 24/7 support.

* Opportunities to work on high-profile projects with career progression potential.

This role is ideal for a commercially astute, proactive professional with experience in large-scale infrastructure projects looking to progress their career in a dynamic and challenging environment