Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Isleworth, West London
Hours: 42.5 per week (typically 7:30/8:00 - 17:30, site dependent)
Red Sky Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure and civil engineering contractor, seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in West London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established, privately owned business delivering major infrastructure schemes across the water, transport, and built environment sectors.
You will play a vital role in ensuring commercial performance, managing contracts, identifying opportunities, and supporting the project delivery team on high-value projects ranging from £200k to £10m+.
Key Responsibilities
Manage cost and value reporting, forecasting, and monthly CVRs
Prepare and submit accurate applications for payment and final accounts
Procure and commercially manage subcontractors
Maintain control of contract compliance under NEC and IChemE frameworks
Advise site teams on commercial processes and improve cost efficiencies
Ensure commercial risks are identified, mitigated, and opportunities realised
Maintain strong relationships with the supply chain, stakeholders, and internal teams
Requirements
Essential:
Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor role within infrastructure or heavy civils
Sound knowledge of NEC (Options A & E) and/or IChemE contracts
Demonstrable experience in cost analysis, forecasting and subcontractor management
Commercial awareness across design & build and self-delivery environments
Proficient with Microsoft Office and commercial reporting tools
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Desirable:
Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
CSCS card
Member of RICS or working towards chartership
Experience working on water or infrastructure frameworks
What's in it for you?
Car allowance or company vehicle (role dependent)
Private healthcare and life assurance
Company pension scheme
25 days holiday plus 8 public bank holidays, with loyalty days
Paid volunteering leave
Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing leadership and management training
Career development supported by structured progression and regular appraisals
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (mental, financial and physical wellbeing)
Ready to step up into a role with real responsibility and long-term prospects? Apply now or contact Rachel Marrey at Red Sky Personnel (url removed) for more info