Senior Quantity Surveyor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
Wolverhampton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£73,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

NEC contracts Cost control Contract administration Subcontractor procurement Compensation events management Value engineering Commercial risk management Stakeholder management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Wolverhampton | Salary: £60,000 - £73,000 per annum + package | Type: Permanent | Contact: Matthew Clegg at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team delivering a major transport and highways improvement programme across the West Midlands. This is a high-profile, multi-scheme programme focused on upgrading key transport routes and infrastructure, offering long-term stability, complex project exposure, and excellent career progression within a well-established contractor.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for multiple work packages within a fast-paced infrastructure environment. You'll work closely with operational teams and the client, ensuring robust cost control, contract compliance, and effective commercial delivery throughout the project lifecycle. A strong working knowledge of NEC contracts is essential, as you will play a key role in managing compensation events, change control, and contractual communications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the commercial management of a multimillion £ transportation project in the West Midlands
  • Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasts
  • Carry out contract administration (NEC)
  • Manage subcontractor procurement, accounts, and final accounts
  • Assess, manage, and negotiate compensation events and variations
  • Oversee applications for payment and cash flow management
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities
  • Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and internal delivery teams
  • Support and mentor junior commercial team members
  • Drive value engineering and cost efficiency initiatives

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, highways, or civil engineering projects in the UK
  • Strong and demonstrable experience working with NEC contracts (essential)
  • Experience managing multiple work packages or schemes simultaneously
  • Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management expertise

Package & Benefits

  • Starting salary of £60,000 to £73,000
  • £4,500 car allowance
  • 25 days leave + bank holidays
  • Contributory pension
  • Private healthcare

If you're currently a Managing Quantity Surveyor looking for a more exciting opportunity or a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up into a new position, get in touch with Matt Clegg at [Employer hidden] Group today on [contact hidden].

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