Salary/Rate:
£75,000 – £85,000/annum Car Allowance +Travel Costs
Location:
E16, Custom House, Greater London
Poste
Company
Description:
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Principal Contractor (Civil Engineering)
East London (Custom House / West Silvertown) | Permanent | Up to £85,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
East London (Custom House / West Silvertown) | Permanent | Up to £85,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
A leading principal contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage a major subcontract package on a high-profile civil engineering project in East London. Based near Custom House or West Silvertown, this is a key role within a fast-moving and commercially complex environment.
We’re looking for a confident, agile commercial professional with strong NEC contract experience and excellent communication skills to drive value, manage change, and maintain full commercial control of a significant subcontractor account.
Key Responsibilities:
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Take ownership of a major subcontract package with complex change management
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Administer and manage contracts in line with NEC principles
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Work closely with project and commercial teams to forecast costs and ensure accurate reporting
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Negotiate variations and compensation events effectively
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Lead subcontractor meetings and maintain strong, collaborative relationships
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Identify risks and opportunities to maximise commercial outcomes
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Support junior team members where required
About You:
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Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
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Strong working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts is essential
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Track record of managing large subcontractor accounts with significant change
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Commercially astute, highly organised, and confident in a client-facing environment
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Able to work independently with sound judgement and initiative
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What’s on Offer:
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Salary up to £85,000 per annum
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Car allowance
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All travel expenses covered
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8% matched pension scheme
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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A stable, long-term role with a respected principal contractor on a major London project
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