Senior Quantity Surveyor

STEP Retford, England Jun 26, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Senior Quantity Surveyor focuses on carry out site work, inspections, coordination, surveying, trades, labouring, or project support according to the role.

What the role involves

  • Carry out site work, inspections, coordination, surveying, trades, labouring, or project support according to the role.
  • Follow safety standards, documentation, materials, tools, or programme requirements where they apply.

Skills and requirements

  • Proven ability to administer high‑value, high‑risk contracts across the project lifecycle.
  • Strong understanding of standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC, bespoke construction contracts).
  • Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Confirmed role details

  • Support timely, controlled contract close‑out.
  • Support or lead commercial input into procurement strategies for construction and infrastructure works.
  • Advise on contract selection, pricing mechanisms, risk allocation, and commercial models.
  • Lead or support commercial negotiations at tender and post‑contract stages.

Candidate fit

  • commercial judgement, accuracy, contract awareness, and careful cost control
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