Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Rail Infrastructure JV | London
Salary: £58,000 to £70,000 + package
Hybrid working
The Project
My client is a high-profile joint venture delivering one of the most technically demanding civil engineering contracts in the UK – twin-bored TBM tunnels, SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge reconstruction, earthworks, and major services diversions on a nationally critical rail programme. It's a combined contract value in the region of £1.8bn, and the scope is as varied and complex as it gets in UK civils.
They're expanding their commercial team and looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take on a leading role within the project.
The Role
This is a senior commercial position with real breadth – you'll lead on contract management and cost control, work closely with project and engineering teams, and manage subcontract accounts from placement through to final account. You'll also be expected to mentor and support more junior members of the commercial team, and to engage directly with the client's commercial representatives.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading the production of accurate, timely, and contract-compliant commercial documentation
Producing monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget reports with effective cost control throughout
Identifying commercial and contractual risks and opportunities, maintaining risk registers and contingency tracking
Supporting and driving the change control process – identifying and providing timely information to underpin claims and compensation events
Managing subcontracts end-to-end: placement, interim valuations, variations, delay and extension of time registers, and final accounts
Supporting procurement through tender processes and subcontract documentation
Liaising directly with the employer's commercial team and client representatives
Reviewing value management proposals and contributing to commercial strategy
Working closely with technical and engineering staff to develop practical, commercially sound solutions
Demonstrating and progressing your own professional development
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent), or four or more years of industry experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Right to work in the UK
Proactive, problem-solving approach
Desirable:
NEC3/4 contract experience
Major project civils or infrastructure background
Rail sector experience
Power BI
Why This Role?
The scale and complexity of this programme puts it in a different category from most. You'll have genuine seniority, real commercial ownership, and the backing of a well-resourced JV with a strong track record on major infrastructure delivery. CPD and professional development – including support towards further qualifications or membership – are taken seriously here, not just ticked off on a form.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will also be offered a generous salary & package that includes:
Starting salary of £58,000 to £70,000Travel allowance of £5,000
Paid travel to site
25 days leave + bank holidays
Private healthcare
Contributory pension
If you're a Senior QS with a civils or infrastructure background ready for your next step, I'd like to hear from you.
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