Lead Quantity Surveyor
Pontoon · Warwick · posted 7 days ago
Going rate £48,600UK median £52,537
Home Office going rates from
Occupation
Going rate for this occupation: £48,600 · UK median pay £52,537
Home Office going rates from
Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£48,108 to £64,270estimated
- Going rate£48,600
- UK median£52,537
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £31,960 |
| 25th | £41,465 |
| 50th | £52,537 |
| 75th | £67,203 |
| Going rate | £48,600 |
| UK median | £52,537 |
Sponsorship
Sponsorship chance
Very low
- Not matched to a licence on the register
- Occupation is eligible for Skilled Worker
- Estimated salary is below the going rate
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Lead Quantity Surveyor Contract Length: Initial 6 months (possible extension)
Location : UK Wide / Hybrid Working - Willingness to travel
Pay Rate: £500 per day via Umbrella Inside IR35
We're supporting a leading organisation within the UK energy and infrastructure sector in the search for an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile portfolio of capital projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior commercial professional who thrives in a strategic, advisory role. Rather than being tied to a single project, you'll provide commercial leadership and support across multiple live projects, acting as the go-to escalation point for Quantity Surveyors and project teams.
With projects spanning various stages of development, from FEED and design through to construction delivery, you'll have the opportunity to influence major investment programmes and play a key role in commercial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
As Lead Quantity Surveyor, you will:
Provide senior commercial support across multiple live projects. Act as the escalation point for Quantity Surveyors and project teams on complex commercial and contractual matters. Offer expert guidance on NEC contracts, commercial risk and contractual obligations. Support commercial forecasting, cost control and financial performance. Lead contractor and commercial negotiations. Assist with contract reviews, pricing assessments and variations. Support dispute avoidance and resolution activities. Work closely with project teams to ensure consistency and best practice across the wider portfolio.
Skills & Experience Required
We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
Essential
Extensive Quantity Surveying and commercial management experience. Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts . Experience supporting complex infrastructure, utilities, engineering or major projects environments. Commercial risk management and cost forecasting expertise. Strong contract negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing commercial disputes and resolutions. Ability to provide guidance and support to wider commercial teams. Experience operating across multiple projects or programmes simultaneously.
Highly Desirable
Utilities or energy sector experience. Experience with NEC Option C and Option E contracts. Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent). Previous experience mentoring, coaching or supporting commercial teams. Leadership experience within a commercial or Quantity Surveying function.
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