Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Northampton
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £52,000 - £60,000 + package

Company Overview

We are working with a well established UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across multiple sectors including water, transport, energy, and the built environment.

Operating as a Tier 1 delivery partner, the business works across major frameworks, joint ventures, and standalone schemes, delivering both planned and reactive works nationwide. With a strong focus on direct delivery and long term client relationships, the organisation is recognised for its investment in people, training, and internal progression.

This is a great opportunity to join a commercially strong environment with a secure pipeline of work across major infrastructure programmes.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role within project teams, supporting the commercial management of civil engineering projects ranging from £200k to £10m+ in value.

You will be responsible for ensuring strong commercial control across projects, including cost reporting, forecasting, subcontract management, and contract administration. Working closely with delivery teams, clients, and the supply chain, you will help drive efficiency, manage risk, and maximise commercial performance.

This role requires a proactive approach, strong contractual knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

Key Responsibilities Commercial Management

• Production of accurate cost and value reporting (CVRs)
• Cash flow forecasting and cost control
• Monthly forecasting and commercial planning
• Applications for payment through to final account
• Identification and management of commercial risk and opportunity
• Supporting project profitability and cost efficiency

Contracts & Procurement

• Administration of NEC and IChemE contracts
• Subcontract procurement, negotiation, and management
• Managing subcontract accounts and payment processes
• Ensuring compliance with contract terms and governance requirements
• Managing change, variations, and claims
• Maintaining strong supply chain relationships

Stakeholder Management

• Liaising with clients and project stakeholders on commercial matters
• Supporting operational teams with forecasting and cost advice
• Attending project and commercial meetings as required
• Providing commercial guidance to site teams

Processes & Controls

• Ensuring compliance with internal commercial processes and reporting deadlines
• Supporting continuous improvement of commercial systems and procedures
• Maintaining accurate records and financial documentation

Key Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within construction or civil engineering
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or IChemE contracts
• Experience in subcontract procurement and commercial management
• Strong experience in monthly forecasting, CVRs, and cost analysis
• Excellent communication, numerical, and IT skills (MS Office proficiency)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines

Desirable

• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Membership of RICS or working towards
• CSCS Card
• Experience working within a direct delivery contractor environment

Ganymede Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.