Senior Quantity Surveyor

Costain Group PLC

. Efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeKing's Lynn • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing contractual and commercial risks, preparing payment applications, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Proficient in cost control, change management, and effective communication with project teams and clients.

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RICS Accredited DegreeContract ManagementCost ControlRisk ManagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Preparation of Payment CertificatesMonthly Cost ReportsValuation PreparationSupply Chain Contract AdministrationValue Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLiaison with StakeholdersNegotiation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Full Membership with RICSFull Membership with CICES

Industry Keywords

Construction ContractsHealth and Safety RegulationsEnvironmental RegulationsCommercial PoliciesProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader.
Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims.
Compliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures.
Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed.
Interfacing with Customer’s commercial and project teams.
Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary.
Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader Reports.
Review value management and advise on Risk management.
Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
Plan and implement change management and cost control.
Ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Customers’ representatives.
Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate.
Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use.
Understanding the implications of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree
Senior Quantity Surveyors will hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS / CIEC

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, safety and environmental risk management
Disability Confident employer