Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, working across major infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of project commercial performance, driving profitability, managing contractual risk and supporting the successful delivery of projects. You'll work closely with project teams, clients and subcontractors within a business offering long-term secured work and genuine career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.

• Prepare monthly CVRs, cost plans and commercial reports.

• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations and post-contract management.

• Manage NEC and IChemE contracts, applications for payment, variations and final accounts.

• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project profitability.

• Ensure contractual compliance and accurate financial reporting.

• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

• Work closely with site teams to improve cost efficiency and commercial performance.

• Provide commercial guidance and support to junior team members.

About You

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction or civil engineering.

• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or IChemE forms of contract and construction law.

• Experience in subcontract procurement, commercial management and contract administration.

• Demonstrable experience in CVRs, forecasting, cost control and financial reporting.

• Excellent numerical, communication and organisational skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Desirable: HND/degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent, RICS membership or working towards, CSCS card, estimating experience and a background with a direct delivery contractor.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.

• Company pension, life assurance and private medical cover.

• 25 days' annual leave, plus eight public holidays and loyalty days.

• Company car, car allowance or other vehicle benefits, depending on position.

• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice schemes.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression.

• Long-term job security through established frameworks and major infrastructure projects.

About the Business

Our client is a well-established, privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialist delivering projects across sectors including water, transport, energy and the built environment.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and a people-focused culture, this is an opportunity to develop your career while playing a key role in the commercial success of major infrastructure projects.

Interested? Apply today to find out more.