Senior Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 15 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £65,000 to £75,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, WD4 8BJ |
| Company: | Daniel Owen Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MQS1_1776269674 |
Summary
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Hertfordshire
Sector: Civil Engineering / Specialist Subcontractor
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum + Benefits
Our client is a well-established specialist contractor operating across the UK, delivering complex projects within the civil engineering and infrastructure sectors.
Key ResponsibilitiesContract & Commercial Management
- Lead commercial administration across projects under NEC3/4, JCT, and bespoke contracts
- Ensure all contractual notices, early warnings, and communications are issued correctly and on time
- Provide expert advice on contractual matters, risk, and entitlement
- Manage extensions of time, compensation events, variations, and disputes
Financial Management & Cost Control
- Prepare and manage cost plans, CVRs, and cashflow forecasts
- Review subcontractor costs, plant, labour, and resource allocations
- Ensure accurate valuations and strong cash recovery
- Identify and report commercial risks and opportunities
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the lead commercial interface with clients and main contractors
- Attend commercial meetings, progress reviews, and negotiations
- Support strong working relationships to enhance project outcomes
Change Control & Reporting
- Manage change control processes including variations and compensation events
- Maintain accurate records to support claims and entitlement
- Produce monthly reports, including CVRs and financial updates for senior leadership
Operational Support
- Work closely with Project Managers to align commercial and operational decisions
- Provide guidance and mentoring to project teams
- Support procurement strategies to ensure commercial efficiency
Risk, Compliance & Governance
- Maintain detailed commercial records and documentation
- Support dispute resolution processes where required
- Ensure compliance with internal systems, governance, and industry standards
Essential:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
- 7-10+ years' experience within construction or civil engineering
- Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 and JCT contracts
- Proven experience managing multiple projects and commercial performance
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management ability
- Full UK Driving Licence