Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure & Tunnelling
London / Chessington / South East | Permanent | Full-Time
Competitive Salary (DOE)
A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimation and commercial control across major civil engineering works, with a strong focus on shafts and tunnelling. Based in Chessington, with travel to various project sites in the South East, this is a key role across all phases of delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare valuations, applications for payment, cost reports, and internal commercial reporting.
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Manage subcontractor and material procurement schedules from requisition through to final account.
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Administer contracts (including change management) and maintain associated registers.
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Support client cost reporting and ensure contractual compliance.
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Identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.
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Utilise internal costing systems for budget tracking and forecasting.
Requirements
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Proven experience in shafts and tunnelling projects.
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Familiarity with IChemE contracts is essential.
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Minimum 5 years' QS experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
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Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract and methods of measurement.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
