Elevation Recruitment Group
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Infrastructure Project (Sizewell C)
Location: Sizewell C, Suffolk
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading construction specialist, on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. Working as part of a commercial team, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of complex projects, providing commercial leadership from project inception through to final account.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of projects, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance, and effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
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- Managing project costs, budgets, and forecasts.
- Administering contracts and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating subcontractor packages.
- Valuing variations and managing change control.
- Preparing interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
- Identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
- Producing accurate commercial reports and cost forecasts.
- Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
- Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members where appropriate.
About You
You will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial background and a proven ability to manage projects within the construction sector.
You'll ideally have:
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- Significant experience in a Quantity Surveyor role.
- Experience within main contracting, construction, or major infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
- Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong analytical and financial management skills.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary or rate
- The chance to contribute to one of the UK's largest and most prestigious infrastructure programmes.
If you are looking to develop your career with a forward-thinking organisation delivering innovative construction solutions on a nationally significant project, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.
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