Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: City of London / Hybrid
Sector: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week in the office, with project/client site attendance as required
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing London-based consultancy delivering commercial and contractual services across major UK infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
Working alongside leading contractors, infrastructure clients and project teams, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of high-value and complex work packages.
This role would suit a commercially astute and proactive Senior QS who is confident working independently, managing key stakeholders and providing strong commercial and contractual advice throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial management of major civil engineering and infrastructure work packages
Cost management, forecasting, valuations and financial reporting
Administration of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts
Management of compensation events, variations and contractual change
Identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities
Change control and commercial governance
Working closely with clients, contractors and wider project teams
Providing commercial and contractual advice to key stakeholders
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
Experience Required
7+ years' Quantity Surveying experience, ideally within major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
Strong experience managing high-value and complex commercial packages
Minimum 5 years' experience working with NEC contracts
Previous experience within a main contractor, principal contractor, consultancy or infrastructure organisation
Strong understanding of NEC contract administration, compensation events and change management
Excellent commercial awareness and strategic judgement
Confident client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving abilities
Qualifications
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
Chartered status with RICS, ICES or equivalent would be advantageous
Candidates actively working towards professional accreditation will also be considered
Package & Benefits
Competitive salary + London Weighting Allowance
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to work on some of the UK's largest infrastructure and construction programmes
Exposure to high-profile clients and major projects
Genuine career progression within a growing consultancy
Support towards professional development and chartership
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Long-term career development opportunities