Senior Quantity Surveyor- London
Department: Commercial (Quantity Surveying)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: London
Description
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery across major civil engineering and infrastructure projects in London. You’ll take ownership of cost management, contract administration, supplier performance, and commercial strategy — ensuring our projects deliver maximum value while maintaining rigorous commercial control.
This is a key leadership role suited to a QS who is confident, commercially sharp, and ready to shape high‑profile civils and infrastructure works.
What you will be doing:
* Build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, monitoring performance, resolving disputes, and ensuring smooth project delivery.
* Lead post‑contract commercial management including budgets, forecasting, CVRs, cost reporting, and final accounts.
* Manage change control, maintain financial impact assessments, and measure variations from revised drawings.
* Oversee procurement strategies, approve subcontract orders, and ensure robust commercial terms.
* Negotiate compensation events and oversee subcontract administration, payments, and commercial correspondence.
* Identify cost risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies, ensuring accurate monthly reporting and governance.
* Support delivery teams with commercial advice, cost analysis, and contract compliance.
* Mentor and manage QSs, AQSs, trainees, and graduates to ensure high standards across all commercial outputs.
* Analyse costs, produce detailed performance reports, and contribute to continuous improvement.
* Drive integration of commercial processes across the business, promoting innovation and efficiency.
What you will bring:
* 5+ years’ experience as a QS on major civil engineering projects (rail, highways, infrastructure, utilities).
* Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, and JCT forms of contract, including variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
* Expertise in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and high‑level commercial reporting.
* Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder management, and client communication.
* Strong leadership ability with experience mentoring junior staff.
* Highly detail‑focused with excellent financial and contractual accuracy.
* Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
* RICS membership (or working towards) is a strong advantage.
* CSCS card required.
* Strategic thinker with resilience, integrity, and a proactive approach to risk and value.
Benefits:
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Private Healthcare
* Car Allowance
* Company Pension
* Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
* Health Care Cashplan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Car Leasing Scheme
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Life Assurance
* Buy/sell holidays
* Other discounts and Cashback plans
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