Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil & Structural Works
Location: London (HQ: Waterloo)
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000
Package Includes: Bonus · Car Allowance · Pension · Private Healthcare · 26 Days Holiday · Additional Benefits
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist contractor with a strong track record in delivering technically complex projects across ground engineering, specialist piling, bridge works, and concrete repair schemes. This is a London-based role with projects across the South East and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage commercial delivery of multiple civil engineering packages from tender to final account
- Prepare accurate cost plans, budgets, and financial reports for both internal and client use
- Oversee procurement and tendering activities, ensuring value for money and programme compliance
- Administer contracts, including management of change, variations, and final accounts
- Support the delivery teams on commercial and contractual issues, including risk mitigation
- Produce robust claims documentation and support in negotiations when needed
- Prepare subcontractor documentation and analyse tender returns, making award recommendations
- Supervise and guide junior QS staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards
- Develop strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders
- Support commercial forecasting and reporting including income, liabilities, and cash flows
Requirements
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar construction-related qualification
- 8+ years’ experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects, ideally involving groundworks, structures, and/or specialist works
- Commercially astute with deep understanding of contract management and procurement strategy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing at all levels
- Member of a professional body (RICS or equivalent) preferred
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