McCarthy Recruitment
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Major Water Infrastructure Project | Northamptonshire
£95,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Ready to take commercial ownership of a flagship infrastructure project? We're working with a leading UK infrastructure contractor delivering a major long-term water framework project and are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a pivotal role in its successful delivery. This is an opportunity to join a business with a substantial order book, a strong reputation for delivering complex engineering projects, and a genuine commitment to developing its people.
The Opportunity
You'll take a leading role in the commercial management of a high-profile water infrastructure scheme, working closely with operational, engineering and client teams to drive project performance, maximise commercial outcomes and manage project risk. This role would suit an established Senior Quantity Surveyor or an ambitious Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a broader leadership position.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all commercial activities across a major infrastructure project.
- Manage valuations, applications for payment and client reporting.
- Oversee subcontract procurement, administration and final accounts.
- Drive cost control, forecasting and monthly commercial reporting.
- Manage compensation events, change control and contractual matters.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities to improve project performance.
- Work closely with project teams to deliver successful commercial outcomes.
- Support and mentor junior commercial staff where required.
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What We're Looking For
- Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar qualification.
- Proven experience within infrastructure, utilities, water, civils, energy or major construction projects.
- Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts and commercial reporting.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while supporting wider project objectives.
Particularly Interested In
Candidates currently working as:
- Managing Quantity Surveyor
- Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Commercial Lead
- Commercial Manager
- Lead Quantity Surveyor within the water, utilities, civil engineering, rail, power or infrastructure sectors.
What's On Offer?
- Competitive salary and annual bonus.
- Enhanced pension contribution.
- Private healthcare and life assurance.
- Annual salary reviews.
- Additional holiday purchase scheme.
- Genuine career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership.
- Long-term project pipeline providing stability and future growth.
Why Apply?
This is more than just another Quantity Surveying role. You'll be joining a business delivering some of the UK's most important infrastructure projects, with the opportunity to influence project success, develop your leadership skills and progress your career within a highly successful and growing organisation. For a confidential discussion or further information, please apply today.
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