Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC Option C expertise to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key commercial role on complex, technically challenging schemes, with a particular focus on tunnelling works.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial and contractual management of projects operating under NEC Option C (Target Cost) contracts. You will work closely with project teams, clients, and the supply chain to ensure robust cost control, proactive risk management, and successful commercial outcomes.

Given the nature of the projects, experience within tunnelling or underground works will be highly advantageous, enabling you to confidently manage the complexities and risks associated with these environments.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead commercial management across projects delivered under NEC Option C contracts
* Develop and manage target costs, pain/gain mechanisms, and cost forecasting
* Administer contracts in line with NEC processes, including early warnings, compensation events, and change control
* Provide detailed cost reporting, including forecasts, earned value analysis, and variance reporting
* Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and performance
* Assess and agree applications for payment, variations, and final accounts
* Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, particularly within complex engineering environments
* Work closely with project delivery teams to drive value and cost efficiency
* Support dispute avoidance and resolution through proactive contract management
* Ensure compliance with governance procedures and commercial best practice


About You

* Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within major infrastructure or engineering projects
* Strong, demonstrable experience working with NEC contracts, particularly Option C (Target Cost)
* Experience within tunnelling, underground works, or similarly complex civil engineering environments is highly desirable
* Excellent understanding of cost management, forecasting, and commercial controls
* Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, technically complex project environment
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial/project management tools
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
* MRICS or working towards professional accreditation is desirable


What's on Offer

* Opportunity to work on complex, high-value infrastructure projects
* Key role within a commercially focused and collaborative team
* Exposure to technically challenging works, including tunnelling
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Flexible/hybrid working arrangements


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take on a pivotal commercial role within complex infrastructure projects. If you have strong NEC Option C experience and a background in tunnelling, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply:

Contact: Hayley Woodruff on 07897069216 / Jonathan Kirby on 07860273465

Apply with your CV to hayley.woodruff@bcuk.co.uk / jonathan.kirby@bcuk.co.uk

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