Senior Quantity Surveyor
6 days ago
Pinhoe
Our consultancy client is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work in a secondment with their Water end client supporting South West Water based out of Exeter with hybrid working.\n\nOur client are experts in project controls and PMO harnessing world-class technology, digital, data, and AI capability, redefining how projects are delivered. They provide innovative project solutions, driven by a community of experienced, caring, and passionate professionals, all seeking to improve the way projects are delivered, with end clients across the UK.\n\nThey are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Management of complex infrastructure and capital delivery programmes in Water. You will provide expert commercial and contractual advice across full project lifecycle with robust cost control, governance and risk management. This role combines hands-on quantity surveying delivery with strong stakeholder engagement, supporting both client outcomes and company continued growth in the project controls and commercial management space.\n\nKey responsibilities\n\nDeliver end-to-end commercial and quantity surveying services across pre- and post-contract stages of major projects and programmes.\nPrepare, review, and manage cost plans, estimates, budgets, forecasts, and final accounts.\nProvide robust cost reporting and financial control, ensuring timely, accurate, and transparent reporting to client stakeholders.\nSupport procurement activities, including tender preparation, evaluation, contract award, and commercial negotiations.\nAdminister construction contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT), including change control, compensation events, and claims management.\nIdentify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities, working closely with risk and planning disciplines.\nContribute to value management and cost optimisation initiatives to improve capital efficiency.\nAct as a consultant embedded within client teams, providing professional advice and representing company with credibility and integrity.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.\nMentor and support junior commercial and quantity surveying professionals, promoting best practice and professional development\nStrong commercial acumen with the ability to manage complex cost and contractual environments.\nExcellent understanding of construction contracts, particularly NEC forms.\nAbility to analyse cost data, identify trends, and provide clear, actionable insights.\nConfident communicator, able to influence and advise senior stakeholders.\nOrganised and detail-oriented, with strong forecasting and financial management skills.\nConsulting mindset with the ability to adapt to different client environments and challenges. \n\nSkills/experience/qualifications\n\nSignificant professional experience as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, construction, or major capital programmes.\nDemonstrated experience delivering pre- and post-contract commercial management services.\nStrong working knowledge of cost management, change control, and contract administration.\nDegree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.\nChartered status (MRICS/FRICS or equivalent) or working towards chartership is highly desirable.\nExperience working in a consultancy or client-facing environment is advantageous.\nWater experience highly desirable \n\nBenefits\n\nSalary range £55-75k depending on experience level\nGenerous company holiday\n2/3 days office based in Exeter ideally\nCompany pension contribution\nChance to work on major UK infrastructure projects cross sector