Senior Quantity Surveyor (SZC)


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£65,000 to £75,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leiston, IP16 4EW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

You will be joining a highly respected and well-established specialist civil engineering contractor delivery major packages on the Sizewell C project in Suffolk. This multi-accredited contractor operates across multiple project frameworks and major infrastructure projects, and prides itself on robust financial control, best-practice contract management and long-term client relationships. This role offers guaranteed progression to Managing Quantity Surveyor and with more than £20m of secured work and a further £40m-plus pipeline at various stages of negotiation, they are actively seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

This is a full-time, site-based position at Sizewell C, requiring five days per week on site.

Your new role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take day-to-day commercial control of key project accounts, owning their commercial position from contract award through to final account. Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor and working closely with the Sizewell C Project Lead, you will be responsible for protecting the company's commercial entitlement while supporting successful project delivery.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading the administration of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.

Managing cost, value, margin and cash performance across the secured portfolio.

Preparing and maintaining CVRs, cost plans, cashflow forecasts, valuations and applications for payment.

Taking ownership of compensation events, variations, re-measures, extension-of-time submissions and final accounts.

Ensuring contractual notices, early warnings and programme-impact information are issued accurately and within the relevant time bars.

Identifying, quantifying and reporting commercial risks and opportunities.

Providing clear commercial and contractual advice to project managers and operational teams.

Acting as the lead commercial interface with Sizewell C, the Civil Works Alliance and relevant supply-chain stakeholders.

Supporting bids, pricing, commercial negotiations and the conversion of future project opportunities.

Providing commercial oversight and direction to junior quantity surveying staff, with scope to help build and lead an expanded project commercial team.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful, you must have:

Degree in Quantity Surveying (or related discipline) or experience equivalent

Minimum five years' experience quantity surveying within construction, civil engineering or specialist subcontracting

Sound working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract

Excellent knowledge of CVRs, forecasting, valuations, compensation events, change control and final accounts

Strong negotiation, financial reporting, analytical and record-keeping skills

Eligibility to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the Sizewell C site

Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive:

Starting salary up to £75,000 per annum

Company car (available for personal use)

Annual leave entitlement

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Bonus

Group life insurance

Multiple health and wellbeing benefits

Fully covered accommodation and business mileage

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Stable, values-driven organisation committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement

Guaranteed career progression to Managing Quantity Surveyor as the account grows

Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position.

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