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Senior Quantity Surveyor

salary
GBP
£
£
65000
-
75000
per
annum
+
industry
Construction
role type
Permanent
location
Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire
(
England
)
job posted
April 30, 2026
reference
SQS3004
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, supporting delivery on a major infrastructure programme. This role will focus on the substations package, playing a key part in managing commercial performance across complex, high-value works.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute QS with strong NEC expertise and a background in infrastructure or energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

* Commercial management of the substations package within a major programme
* Administration of NEC contracts (Option C)
* Detailed management of Defined Cost and Compensation Events
* Cost forecasting, reporting, and risk management
* Supporting project delivery teams to ensure commercial efficiency and compliance
* Stakeholder engagement across client, contractor, and supply chain

Requirements:

* Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure or energy projects
* Ideally demonstrable experience working on substations or similar power/utility projects
* Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly Option C
* High level of competence in Defined Cost and Compensation Event processes
* Commercially driven with strong analytical and negotiation skills
* Ability to operate effectively within a collaborative project environment

What's on Offer:

* Opportunity to work on a high-profile, nationally significant programme
* Collaborative and forward-thinking commercial team environment
* Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are a Senior QS with the right technical expertise and are looking to work on a complex and rewarding infrastructure project, we'd like to hear from you.



Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on 07897069216 or apply with your CV to hayley.woodruff@bcuk.co.uk

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