Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways / Infrastructure Banwell, Somerset A leading UK construction and principal contracting firm is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a high-profile highways project. The role involves oversight of a new carriageway, including junctions, earthworks, drainage, and structures, with responsibility for commercial administration, cost control, and contract management to ensure the successful completion of the scheme. Key Responsibilities: * Ensure a safe working environment is maintained on site. * Produce, negotiate, and manage Subcontract documentation, including terms, prices, and programme. * Manage subcontract work packages, including interim assessments, change management, and compensation events. * Issue all required commercial notices to clients and subcontractors in line with contract obligations. * Produce, submit, and agree monthly applications with the client per contract terms. * Liaise with operational and engineering teams to maintain accurate site records. * Prepare detailed monthly reports, including Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR), and maintain a cost plan with expenditure tracking and forecasting. Skills & Experience: * Strong understanding of standard forms of contract. * Excellent IT skills, including Excel, Word, and contractual/cost management systems (e.g., CEMAR, Oracle). * Proven stakeholder management and communication skills. * Solid knowledge of construction processes and commercial management. * Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS (incorporated membership desirable). * Relevant degree and/or extensive experience in a commercial construction environment. * Experience working on large single or multiple smaller schemes. * Valid CSCS card and strong time/outcome management skills. Benefits: * Competitive salary with generous holiday entitlement and options to purchase additional leave. * Corporate discounts, cycle-to-work schemes, and flexible working opportunities. * Comprehensive pension plan and private medical scheme options. * Access to professional development, training programmes, and paid membership to recognised professional associations. * Employee assistance programmes providing 24/7 support. * Opportunities to work on high-profile projects with career progression potential. This role is ideal for a commercially astute, proactive professional with experience in large-scale infrastructure projects looking to progress their career in a dynamic and challenging environment