via reed · 2 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Senior Quantity Surveyor *

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Brighton Contract GBP 117,000 – 143,000
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A leading Tier 1 contractor operating within the UK infrastructure and utilities sector. The business delivers large-scale, long-term frameworks across the UK. Supporting critical programmes within regulated environments. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a focus on professional development, this organisation offers stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on complex, high-value schemes.

Your new role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering a portfolio of infrastructure projects within a framework environment. You will take ownership of significant work packages, providing full commercial management from procurement through to final account.
Key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the commercial performance of multiple projects or packages

  • Leading subcontract procurement and managing supply chain relationships

  • Producing and presenting CVRs, forecasts (EAC/ETC), and commercial reports

  • Administering NEC contracts, including compensation events and change control

  • Managing and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors

  • Working closely with operational teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery

  • Maintaining strong client relationships and supporting commercial strategy

(This is a hybrid role with a mix of office and working from home.)

What you'll need to succeed
  • Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a Tier 1 or major contractor environment

  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)

  • Experience managing large-scale infrastructure or civils packages

  • Demonstrable experience producing CVRs, forecasts, and managing project finances

  • Experience managing or mentoring junior commercial staff

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders

  • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent)

(Experience within water, utilities, or regulated frameworks is highly advantageous)

What you'll get in return
  • Competitive day rate and salary

  • Long-term secured work within a major infrastructure framework

  • Opportunity to work on high-value, complex projects

  • Clear career progression within a well-established commercial team

  • Flexible working with a hybrid model

  • Exposure to a collaborative and forward-thinking working environment


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