Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Talent PoolDepartment: EMEA Consultancy - Transport & InfrastructureEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: London, United KingdomDescriptionWe’re looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team, supporting the delivery of works contracts. This is a high-impact role within a complex infrastructure programme, where you'll act as a key commercial advisor, manage contract administration under NEC3, and help drive commercial best practice. You'll support junior commercial team members and collaborate closely with stakeholders across programme and project teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and drive performance.This role is ideal for a Senior QS with strong experience working on major utility or infrastructure projects and a confident grasp of NEC3/NEC4 contract administration.In this role you will:Manage the full suite of commercial functions on capital projects with budgets of c.£84m p.a.Certify contractor payments, raise accruals, and produce monthly commercial dashboardsAdminister contracts in accordance with NEC3, supporting Project Managers with contract interpretation, CE’s, and EWN’sConduct detailed cost modelling from first principles, leveraging SPONS, BCIS, and CU dataOversee alliance subcontracts and review principal contractor agreements to ensure complianceGuide and mentor junior commercial staff, ensuring task delivery is on-time and to budgetDrive value for money through proactive contract management and risk mitigation strategiesPrepare and deliver commercial presentations and reporting to senior stakeholdersProvide support for dispute resolution, including documentation preparation and liaising with legal teamsLead on performance risk identification, insurance claim updates, and rate review inputAbout you:You’re an experienced QS with a deep understanding of infrastructure projects, contractual risk, and commercial governance. You bring a proactive mindset and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders and drive performance in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.You will also have:A Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying (or similar)Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, ICES or similarSubstantial experience administering NEC3/NEC4 contractsHigh proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAPOutstanding stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and presentation skillsA commercial problem-solving mindset with excellent attention to detailDemonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilityAbout life at SobenWe’re on a mission to rewrite the rules.We’re a diverse team of professionals who consider our work a vocation, not just a job. This sense of purpose and affinity for what we do is what fuels our ambition, driving us to keep learning and seeking new challenges. Inclusion is at the heart of our company’s culture. We’re proud of our unique personality, and we know that our diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives that enrich our work.Grow with usOur people are our greatest asset, so you’ll get ongoing training and personal development to help you flourish, building a long-term and successful career with us. We’re small but mighty – you’ll have opportunities to progress quickly and be trusted with responsibilities you could only dream of in a larger organisation, including the chance to work on some of the industry's most exciting projects.What you’ll get in returnSoben’s start-up mentality means every person has the autonomy to make a difference within a fast-paced, dynamic organisation. As well as market-leading pay and conditions, we provide an environment where everyone can flourish. We value work-life balance. Flexible schedules and remote work opportunities give you the chance to thrive at work and in your personal life. #J-18808-Ljbffr