Senior Quantity Surveyor – Southampton

Southampton, Hampshire
Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Water Projects

Location: Southampton
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Salary: 500/550 Per day

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of commercial management across key projects, ensuring effective cost control, compliance, and value delivery.
You’ll play a pivotal role in driving commercial performance – managing contracts, leading negotiations, and working collaboratively with clients, project teams, and subcontractors to ensure successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the efficient and effective management of all commercial and contractual activities.
• Prepare and issue accurate, timely, and compliant notices, correspondence, and reports.
• Identify and communicate contractual and commercial risks and opportunities to the Project Director/Manager.
• Maintain registers of variations, delays, extensions of time, and claims.
• Ensure consistent implementation of company commercial policies and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for completed works.
• Liaise closely with the Employer’s and Client’s commercial teams.
• Support pre-contract tender negotiations and prepare associated reports.
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget updates.
• Review value management processes and provide advice on risk management.
• Prepare, review, and complete subcontract documentation.
• Oversee change management and ensure robust cost control throughout project delivery.
• Prepare and agree interim applications for payment and final accounts with subcontractors.
• Manage subcontracts from initial order placement through to final account.
• Monitor and update the Procurement Plan, including commercial comparisons and recommendations.
• Produce requisition and award letters.
• Reconcile weekly plant, material, and labour costs against budgets.
• Support main contract management, including producing change reports and value change forms.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ commercial experience within the construction industry, with knowledge and appreciation of the relevant sector.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.

Desirable:

• 10 years’ experience within a relevant sector.
• Professional membership (RICS, ICE, or equivalent) or working towards chartership.
• Strong understanding of contract law, cost management, and procurement processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead high-profile and complex projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Clear pathways for professional development and progression.
• Competitive salary, company benefits, and ongoing training.