Senior / Managing Quantity Surveyor
Overview
Play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure projects.
Join a collaborative consultancy delivering major infrastructure programmes across sectors including utilities, defence, aviation, energy, highways and rail. As a Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of complex projects while working closely with client teams.
Assignments may include client-side secondments lasting from several months to multiple years, providing exposure to large-scale programmes while supporting your professional development.
You will work within an environment that values collaboration, technical expertise and professional growth. Flexible working arrangements support a balance between office and home working, alongside options such as adjusted working patterns, additional purchased leave and support following career breaks.
A culture of expertise and shared responsibility enables individuals to take ownership while receiving the support needed to succeed. Structured training and self-directed development opportunities support continued career progression and professional accreditation.
Key Responsibilities
Collaboration
Work within client teams while liaising with senior leadership, project managers, contractors and internal stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships.
Cost Management
Monitor and control project costs to ensure delivery within budget. Review, validate and manage contractor and supplier costs and payments.
Reporting
Prepare and present financial reports to provide clear insight into project performance, including forecasts and risk updates for key stakeholders.
Procurement
Support or lead procurement activities, including tender evaluation and contractor appointment.
Contract Administration
Administer a range of contract types, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions. Manage change control processes including reviewing quotations, validating variations and maintaining accurate project records alongside the Project Manager.
Risk and Value Management
Identify, analyse and mitigate commercial risks while supporting value engineering initiatives to optimise project outcomes.
Team Development
Support and mentor junior team members, encouraging professional development and career progression.
Key Skills
* Strong commercial and cost management experience within infrastructure or civil engineering projects
* Solid understanding of UK construction contracts including NEC, JCT, FIDIC or ICC
* Experience managing project costs throughout the project lifecycle, from procurement through to final account
* Contract administration and change management experience
* Ability to prepare and present financial reports and forecasts to stakeholders
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively within client and multidisciplinary teams
* Experience identifying and managing commercial risks
* Experience supporting or leading procurement processes
* Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues
* Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills
Qualifications & Experience
* Member of, or working towards membership with, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or a similar recognised professional body
* Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
* Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects
* Experience managing or mentoring junior colleagues is desirable
Reward & Benefits
A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package support both professional and personal wellbeing. This includes flexible working arrangements, pension provision, health and wellbeing initiatives, professional development support and flexible holiday options.
You will also have access to a range of training and development opportunities designed to support long-term career progression.
Additional Information
Security Clearance
Some roles may require security clearance. Any offer of employment will be subject to obtaining the appropriate level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency for five years or longer.
Applicants should not include details of any current or previously held security clearance in their application.