Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Ilford
Rate: Up to £500.00/day depending on experience
Contract Type: 6 month contract

Ridgeway & Co are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Civil Engineering Contractor on a high-profile infrastructure project in East London. You’ll play a key role in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of the project, working closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and our client.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead procurement and change management processes across the project.

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Administer NEC4 contracts and subcontracts.

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Manage Compensation Events: measure, price, negotiate, and agree costs.

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Prepare and manage internal cost reviews and forecasting.

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Analyse and resolve project cost queries.

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Attend subcontractor meetings and ensure timely follow-up actions.

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Prepare procurement schedules and tender documents.

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Evaluate and recommend subcontractor quotations.

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Draft and finalise subcontractor orders.

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Conduct site visits to value works and assess subcontractor performance.

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Process payments and issue prompt payment notifications.

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Assist in developing junior QS team members.

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Support commercial reporting and site operations as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

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Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.

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Minimum of 10 years’ post-graduation experience, with at least 4 years at Senior QS level.

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Strong commercial background in civil engineering.

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Deep understanding of NEC4 contracts.

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Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

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Highly organised, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.

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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).

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Full UK driving licence