16 quantity surveyor civils jobs found in London

OCS are currently working with a well-established rail and civils contractor operating across London and the South East, who is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is a pivotal role for a commercially-minded professional with proven rail and civil engineering experience , who thrives on managing project budgets, controlling costs, and delivering value across complex infrastructure projects. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for one or more rail or civils projects, working closely with project and site teams to ensure financial control, compliance, and commercial success from inception through to completion. Key responsibilities include: Managing project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts specific to rail and civil engineering projects Preparing and negotiating interim valuations, variations, and final accounts Procuring and managing subcontract...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Civils / Structures / Cut & Carve London EC1 A leading self-delivery engineering contractor is looking to appoint an additional Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the continued growth of its London operations. With a turnover exceeding 400m and a strong secured pipeline of work, this position has been created due to sustained growth and offers excellent long-term career prospects within a well-established and expanding business. The successful candidate will ideally have: Civils / structures / basements / cut & carve projects experience Relevant university degree Strong in commercial management and project delivery Team leadership and stakeholder management Central London projects experience (preferred) This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior QS looking to join a contractor with a strong market reputation, complex project exposure, and a clear pathway for progression into senior leadership roles.

The Company Our client is one of the UK s fastest-growing consultancies across multiple infrastructure sectors. Known for their dynamic culture and long-term client partnerships, they are a trusted delivery partner on major national infrastructure frameworks offering strong job security and genuine career development opportunities. The Opportunity Due to recent project wins and continued growth, the company is seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding Gatwick, Heathrow, and Luton teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated QS to gain exposure to large-scale infrastructure and civil engineering schemes, particularly in the Aviation sector, while developing their technical and commercial expertise in a supportive consultancy environment. You ll work closely with senior colleagues, with a clear progression path towards more senior roles. The Role As an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in: Delivering pre- and post-contract...

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing commercial team, delivering high-profile civil engineering and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will take full commercial responsibility for key packages of work under the NEC form of contract. Working closely with project delivery teams, you will ensure cost efficiency, contractual compliance, and robust financial forecasting throughout the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role on major infrastructure schemes, including rail and complex civils projects. Key Responsibilities Manage and administer NEC contracts (main contracts and subcontracts) Lead cost control processes, valuations, and change management Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim and final accounts Provide accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and cost analysis Support procurement strategies and subcontract management activities Work collaboratively with project managers,...

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Major Energy Infrastructure West London 80k - 95k + Package This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected and financially robust infrastructure contractors - a business with an extensive track record of delivering complex, high-profile projects across the energy, transportation and water sectors in the UK and abroad. With a multi-billion pound order book and operations spanning Europe, North America and Australia, this is a contractor that offers genuine long-term career progression and exposure to an exciting, varied pipeline of projects. The Project You'll be joining at the very beginning of what will become one of the most significant energy infrastructure projects in the UK. This is a landmark 400m+ scheme within the power transmission sector - a nationally critical development that will directly enable the country's digital and energy infrastructure growth for decades to come. Construction is mobilising later...

Quantity Surveyor Tunnelling & Civil Engineering Location: London Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Salary: Competitive Salary + Package (DOE) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure works across London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex heavy civils, shafts, tunnelling, and infrastructure projects across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role within the commercial team, taking responsibility for the financial and contractual management of projects from pre-construction through to final account. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring commercial performance is effectively managed while supporting successful project delivery. You will work closely with operational teams, clients,...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure South East / Hybrid Working £Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Package This is an opportunity to step into a genuinely influential Senior Quantity Surveyor role on one of the most complex and high-profile water infrastructure projects in the region. You'll be joining a busy and growing commercial team delivering major capital works within the water sector, supporting long-term infrastructure investment programmes that are critical to environmental improvement and network resilience. The team are under pressure with workload continuing to grow, so they're looking to bring someone in quickly who can take ownership, support junior staff and become a key part of project delivery. The Opportunity You'll be working on a fast-paced and technically demanding project environment where no two days are the same. This role would suit either an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or someone ready to step up into their first senior...

Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic construction team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of cost control and financial planning throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects, ensuring budgets are maintained whilst meeting quality standards. The ideal applicant will possess strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a solid understanding of construction processes and financial management. Responsibilities Prepare and analyse project estimates, budgets, and cost plans to ensure financial viability. Monitor project costs throughout the construction process, identifying potential overruns early. Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and verify that work aligns with contractual specifications and budgets. Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and clients to negotiate...

My client are a reputable main contractor who are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a new project in London! Projects are mostly large residential schemes - new build and refurbishment . Their sustained growth makes this a very exciting time to join! In return my client is offering: Competitive Salary Car Allowance Bonus scheme 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (3-4 to be saved for Christmas) Healthcare Life assurance Pension Scheme Regular social events Ideal candidate: Background working on residential projects is required (ideally apartments however, would consider hotel experience) Previous experience working on large scale projects is desired Must have previously commercially managed their own projects Main contractor experience Solid understanding of JCT Contract Duties will include: Working closely with a Commercial Manager who oversees multiple projects Leading a project through to completion...

Quantity Surveyor - Major Rail Infrastructure JV London Salary: £45,000 to £58,000 + package Hybrid working An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering this high profile, heavy civil engineering project in West London click apply for full job details

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing design-side civil engineering team , working on a diverse portfolio of highways and new build civil infrastructure projects . This role offers the opportunity to be involved from early design stages through to delivery, providing commercial and cost management expertise that shapes projects from concept onward. Key Responsibilities Provide cost planning, estimating, and commercial advice during feasibility and design stages Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, and value engineering exercises Support design teams with cost-led design solutions Produce tender documentation and assist with procurement strategies Evaluate tenders, variations, and change control Undertake financial reporting, forecasts, and risk assessments Liaise with clients, designers, and stakeholders to ensure commercial objectives are met Ensure compliance with relevant contracts and industry standards About...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Permanent job - Upto £80K + Package - Site based in North London Your new company Our client is a privately owned main contractor, offering Quantity Surveyors long-term stability and a respected industry reputation. With a turnover near £500m, QSs' join a major Tier 1 environment with strong commercial exposure. Their multidisciplinary portfolio-construction, civil engineering, offshore, fitout, and FM-gives QSs' diverse project and sector experience. Projects span the UK & Ireland, with offices in key cities, enabling mobility and career growth across regions. Your new role The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage project costs, contractual obligations, and change processes to ensure commercial efficiency. While preparing budgets, cost forecasts, interim valuations, and final accounts. They will procure and administer subcontractors, including assessing and certifying payments, and oversee variations, change control, and value engineering...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Thames Water Minor Capital Works South East London 60,000 - 65,000 + Package An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering works for Thames Water across South East London. This role will see you commercially managing a high-volume portfolio of minor capital works projects within the water sector, supporting the successful delivery of circa 150 projects per month. Project values will typically range from 5k - 100k, with occasional schemes reaching up to 1m. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will based from a key site in South East London and the position would suit a commercially strong Senior Quantity Surveyor who thrives in a fast-paced operational setting and enjoys managing multiple workstreams simultaneously. Key Responsibilities Commercial management of a large portfolio of minor capital works projects Preparation and management of Applications for...

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor London 110,000 + Car Allowance + Travel + Bonus + Pension Tier 1 M&E Contractor A leading Tier 1 Building Services Contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior M and E Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major London-based projects across shell & core, fit out and technically complex MEP developments. Working as part of an established commercial team, you will play a key role in the financial management and commercial success of high-value mechanical and electrical packages from procurement through to final account. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work and exposure to some of London's most high-profile developments. The Role Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day commercial management of major MEP packages while working closely with operational, procurement and project...

Quantity Surveyor (Commercial) - London Looking to step into a proper No.2 role on a major project without being stuck in the background? This one's geared exactly for that. We're speaking with Quantity Surveyors for upcoming commercial projects in London. You'll sit just below the commercial lead on a large scheme, getting real exposure to decision-making, not just paperwork. What the role looks like: You'll be heavily involved in the financial and contractual side of the project - managing costs, handling variations, supporting reporting, and making sure the job stays commercially on track. It's about protecting margin while keeping everything compliant and running smoothly. Day-to-day: Supporting the commercial lead on a large project Managing valuations, variations, and cost reporting Keeping a close eye on budgets and profitability Administering contracts and ensuring compliance Contributing to final accounts and commercial strategy What you need:...

An established and forward-thinking Building Consultancy at the forefront of the commercial property sector is looking to appoint a talented Chartered Building Surveyor to join its growing London team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious surveyor to take ownership of high-profile projects across office, retail and industrial portfolios, while following a clear pathway towards Associate level and beyond. The Company Profile This UK-based architecture and building consultancy practice brings more than two centuries of heritage, with a strong reputation for shaping environments that positively impact communities and the environment. The business works across a wide range of sectors including civic and community, healthcare, mixed-use, office and workplace, residential, education, sports and leisure, hospitality, technology and industrial, transport infrastructure and higher education. Its approach is rooted in innovation, sustainability and a deep understanding of...