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Senior Quantity Surveyor

United Kingdom, London 60000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major projects across multiple regulated and non-regulated sectors. The business operates across a broad range of infrastructure and engineering environments, including water, transport, energy, and general civil engineering. Projects are delivered through frameworks, standalone schemes, and long-term client partnerships. This is an opportunity to join a commercially focused organisation with a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple civil engineering projects across London and surrounding areas. You will work closely with operational teams, project managers, clients, and the supply chain to ensure robust commercial control is maintained throughout the project lifecycle. The role will involve managing cost, value, risk, and contractual obligations across a varied portfolio of works, including both planned and reactive schemes. You will be expected to take ownership of key commercial processes, support project delivery, and contribute to the financial performance of the business unit.

Job Responsibility

  • Preparation of accurate cost and value reports
  • Monthly CVRs, forecasting, and cost control
  • Cash flow forecasting and financial reporting
  • Applications for payment and final account preparation
  • Identification of commercial risk and opportunity
  • Supporting margin improvement and cost efficiency
  • Administration of standard construction contracts (NEC and/or similar industry forms)
  • Subcontract procurement, negotiation, and management
  • Managing subcontract accounts and payments
  • Supporting change management, variations, and claims
  • Ensuring appropriate contract compliance across supply chain agreements
  • Liaising with clients and stakeholders on commercial matters
  • Supporting operational teams with financial and commercial advice
  • Working collaboratively to support project delivery and forecasting
  • Ensuring alignment between site progress and commercial reporting
  • Ensuring compliance with internal commercial procedures
  • Supporting continuous improvement of commercial processes
  • Maintaining accurate records and reporting in line with deadlines

Requirements

  • Experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within construction or civil engineering
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (and/or similar standard forms)
  • Experience in subcontract management and procurement
  • Strong experience in monthly reporting, forecasting, and CVRs
  • Excellent numerical, analytical, and IT skills (particularly Excel/MS Office)
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage workload and deadlines effectively

Nice to have

  • Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
  • Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g. RICS)
  • Experience in water, utilities, or wider infrastructure sectors
  • Experience working within a self-delivery or direct delivery environment

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