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Posted 01 August, 2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor

TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED
Hertfordshire, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor\n
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\n Location: Hertfordshire / Hybrid
\n Sector: Power, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure
\n Employment Type: Permanent
\n Client: Specialist infrastructure contractor
\n Turner Lovell is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing infrastructure contractor delivering critical power, utility and civil engineering projects across the UK.
\n Our client is a specialist contractor working across power, utilities, telecoms, gas and multi-utility infrastructure, supporting major clients with complex civil engineering and energy infrastructure projects. The business has long-term frameworks, a strong commercial function and a growing portfolio of work across the UK utility sector.
\n This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in civil engineering, utilities, power, telecoms or infrastructure contracting to take ownership of commercial performance across multiple projects.

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\nThe Role\n
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\n The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the commercial delivery of civil engineering and utility contracts, supporting projects from tender stage through to final account.
\n You will manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations, commercial reporting and risk, while working closely with project teams, operational leaders and senior commercial stakeholders.

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\nKey Duties\n
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  • Manage commercial performance across civil engineering and utility projects
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  • Lead pre-contract and post-contract commercial activity
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  • Prepare valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
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  • Manage subcontractor accounts, payments, variations and negotiations
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  • Produce cost reports, forecasts and CVRs
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  • Review contract terms, commercial risks and project opportunities
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  • Support tendering, pricing and bid submissions
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  • Maintain accurate commercial records and site-based systems
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  • Work closely with operational teams to protect margin and project performance
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  • Mentor junior commercial team members where required
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\nExperience Required\n
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  • Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
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  • Background in civil engineering, utilities, power, telecoms or infrastructure
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  • Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT or bespoke forms of contract
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  • Experience managing projects from tender stage through to final account
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  • Strong subcontractor management and negotiation skills
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  • Confident producing valuations, variations, CVRs and commercial reports
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  • Good commercial awareness and ability to identify risk early
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  • Strong communication skills with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
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  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial reporting tools
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  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car for site travel
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\nDesirable\n
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  • Experience within power, energy, telecoms, gas or multi-utility frameworks
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  • Experience using Envision or similar commercial systems
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  • HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Management
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  • Experience mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors
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  • RICS membership or working towards chartership
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\nWhy Apply?\n
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\n This is an opportunity to join a growing infrastructure contractor working in one of the UK's most active and resilient sectors. With continued investment in power networks, utilities, digital infrastructure and major civil engineering frameworks, this role offers long-term opportunity within a busy commercial team.
\n The position would suit a commercially sharp Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking ownership, working closely with delivery teams and helping drive strong project performance from tender to final account.

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\nApply\n
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\n For more information, please contact Jo Enderby at Turner Lovell for a confidential discussion or apply with your CV today.

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