We’re Recruiting: Senior Quantity Surveyors Sector: Civil Engineering – Highways, Rail, Water & Power Location: Midlnads / Hybrid Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Starting from £70,000 (plus benefits) Recruiting On Behalf Of: A leading UK infrastructure consultancy About Our Client We are proud to be representing a highly regarded civil engineering consultancy with a strong presence across highways, rail, water, and power. Following significant project wins and continued growth, our client is expanding their commercial and project teams and is seeking multiple Senior Quantity Surveyors to join their organisation. A unique aspect of their business is that they second their QS professionals to some of the UK’s top 250 contractors, giving individuals direct exposure to client-side operations, high-profile projects, and opportunities to influence major infrastructure programmes. The Role Our client is looking for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to provide commercial and contractual support on complex civil engineering projects. Successful candidates will be seconded to leading contractor teams, offering exceptional client-side experience and career development opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage quantity surveying activities on major civil engineering projects Prepare cost plans, estimates, and forecasts Manage contracts (NEC and other standard forms), ensuring compliance and risk mitigation Provide commercial advice to project teams, clients, and contractors Support procurement, subcontractor management, and value engineering initiatives Identify and manage risks, claims, and variations Contribute to reporting, project audits, and financial control What Our Client Is Looking For Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, construction, or infrastructure Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (essential) and other industry-standard frameworks Experience in cost management, risk management, and commercial reporting on major projects Exposure to at least one sector: highways, rail, water, or power Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline Professional accreditation (RICS/CICES) preferred What Our Client Offers Salary starting from £70,000, plus benefits Opportunities to work on high-profile, nationally significant infrastructure projects Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Clear progression pathways into senior leadership Supportive, collaborative team culture with ongoing professional development How to Apply To explore these opportunities, please apply or contact Ben Symonds at Kenton Black Midlands for a confidential discussion