Role Description

The Principal Quantity Surveyor is responsible for leading cost management, commercial administration, and contract-related activities across complex construction and infrastructure projects. This role provides strategic oversight of project finances, ensuring cost efficiency, budget control, and commercial compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The position plays a key role in developing cost plans, preparing estimates, managing budgets, and evaluating project variations while supporting informed decision-making through detailed financial analysis and reporting. The Principal Quantity Surveyor collaborates closely with project teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure that commercial objectives are aligned with project requirements and organizational goals.

Key responsibilities include overseeing procurement and tendering processes, reviewing contractual documentation, assessing claims and change orders, and monitoring project expenditures against approved budgets. The role also supports risk management initiatives by identifying commercial risks, recommending mitigation strategies, and ensuring effective contract administration.

In addition, the Principal Quantity Surveyor contributes to the development of commercial best practices, process improvements, and governance standards. This role requires strong leadership, analytical capability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of quantity surveying, cost management, and commercial practices within construction or infrastructure environments
Comprehensive understanding of contract administration, procurement, and tendering processes
Excellent analytical and financial management skills with the ability to interpret complex project data
Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication abilities
Ability to develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost control strategies
Proficiency in cost estimating, valuation, and commercial reporting methodologies
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate commercial risks
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial and contractual matters
Leadership capability with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and planning skills with a results-oriented approach
Proficiency in relevant commercial, project management, and office software applications
Commitment to professional standards, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives

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