Mark J Woodcock Consulting Ltd
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Job Spec
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Rockbeare, Rockbeare Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2HB (project based in Bristol)
Pay Rate: £300.00 - £500.00 per day
Hours: 40 per week, 08:00 start
Start Date: 17/08/2026
Length of Assignment: 3 months (Permanent Recruitment in Progress)
Number of Vacancies: 1
JML are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client's Civils South West team on a major infrastructure project. This role is responsible to a Project Manager or Commercial Manager for all commercial aspects of a project or section of a project, protecting the company's commercial position through in-depth contractual, commercial, and legal understanding.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement
- Preparing project procurement schedules and work package content sheets
- Carrying out subcontract procurement in line with the procurement timetable
- Preparing invitations to tender, evaluating returns, and recommending appointments
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Applications for Payment & Cost Control
- Maximising cash flow through timely valuations, invoicing, and payment receipt
- Managing final account preparation and settlement, including variations, claims, and disputes
- Identifying and driving out unnecessary costs and inefficiencies
- Preparing material wastage reconciliations
Accounting & Reporting
- Producing accurate and timely CVR reports and forecasts
- Establishing robust reporting structures to monitor resources and costs against targets
Risk, Change & Contract Management
- Early identification and management of project risks and opportunities
- Identifying, challenging, and recovering costs of client "Change"
- Ensuring contractual notices are prepared accurately and on time
- Preparing subcontract instructions, notices, and change control procedures
- Managing Compensation Events, claims, and disputes
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Client & Team Relationship Management
- Liaising with the client, PQS, and senior staff
- Managing and developing other commercial team members
- Providing commercial support to tendering and project start-up processes
Key Skills / Requirements
- ✅ Valid CSCS Card
- ✅ Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civils/infrastructure
- ✅ Strong understanding of NEC/JCT contract forms
- ✅ Excellent commercial, contractual, and negotiation skills
- ✅ Experience managing subcontract procurement, valuations, and final accounts
- ✅ Strong reporting and forecasting ability (CVR)
📞 To apply or find out more, please get in touch today. 01233 234771
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