Office-based with international travel
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Whats in it for you? 12% pension (rare in the market)
Annual bonus + additional Christmas bonus
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
BUPA healthcare
Overseas travel allowance
Exposure to major global engineering projects
Long-term career progression in a growing division
Stable, established business not a hire-and-fire environment
The Opportunity Were recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a globally established engineering organisation delivering complex industrial and infrastructure projects across the EMEA region.
This is a newly created Senior Quantity Surveyor role, not a replacement giving you the chance to shape commercial processes, influence project planning, and play a key role in a growing Construction function.
If youre a Senior Quantity Surveyor who wants more than just project delivery and is looking for real influence, global exposure and long-term progression this is worth a conversation.
The Role Senior Quantity Surveyor As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, youll take ownership of the commercial and financial management of projects from early planning through to completion.
Youll work closely with engineering, project delivery and senior leadership teams to ensure strong cost control, contract management and margin protection across complex projects.
70% office-based
30% international travel across EMEA
Key Responsibilities Commercial Management
Prepare cost estimates, budgets and financial forecasts
Monitor project costs and commercial performance
Identify risks and protect margins
Contract & Change Management
Manage contracts, variations, claims and change orders
Ensure all changes are commercially justified and controlled
Tendering & Procurement
Support tender preparation and contractor selection
Evaluate subcontractor and supplier submissions
Project Planning Support
Provide commercial input at early project stages
Work with engineering teams to ensure cost-effective delivery
Site & Stakeholder Engagement
Travel to project sites across EMEA
Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
About You Senior Quantity Surveyor Were looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who is comfortable operating within complex engineering, construction or infrastructure environments. xxuwjjq
You will have:
Minimum 10 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor
Strong background in construction cost management and contract administration
Experience managing budgets on large-scale commercial, residential, civil engineering, industrial or infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of construction processes, cost estimating and contract management
Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong IT skills Excel, Microsoft Office, Teams, Project
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel internationally
Desirable:
Experience with Sage 200 or similar ERP systems
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or similar
Why this Senior Quantity Surveyor role stands out Newly created role with real influence on how projects are run
Work on major engineering projects across EMEA
Strong, stable pipeline of work
Excellent benefits including 12% pension + bonus
Genuine long-term career progression