Senior Quantity Surveyor
London | £65,000 – £85,000 + Package + Bonus
International Relocation Opportunities Available
We are partnering with a leading specialist contractor at the forefront of complex structural engineering and civil infrastructure delivery across the UK. This business is recognised for delivering technically advanced solutions on some of the industry’s most challenging projects, specialising in post-tensioning, large concrete structures, structural strengthening, and refurbishment works across major infrastructure and high-rise developments.
With a growing international presence, this opportunity also offers long-term potential for overseas relocation and global project exposure for ambitious individuals looking to accelerate their career beyond the UK market.
The Opportunity
This is not a traditional Quantity Surveying role.
You will be working on highly technical engineering projects where commercial success is closely tied to construction methodology, sequencing, engineering delivery, and risk management.
The successful candidate will join a specialist commercial team delivering major concrete and heavy civils packages alongside Tier 1 contractors, developers, and leading engineering businesses across the UK.
If you enjoy technically challenging projects and want to be part of a business operating in a niche, high-value sector of the construction market, this is an outstanding opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Full commercial management of specialist concrete and civil engineering packages
- NEC contract administration and management
- Procurement and subcontractor management
- Cost forecasting, reporting, and margin control
- Variations, change control, and final accounts
- Supporting project delivery teams on commercial strategy
- Managing client and main contractor relationships
- Reviewing construction methodologies and project sequencing
- Risk and opportunity management across live projects
Requirements:
- 4–10 years Quantity Surveying experience within the UK construction market
- Strong heavy civils or structural concrete experience
- Experience within concrete frames, large concrete structures, infrastructure, or specialist subcontracting environments
- NEC contract experience is essential
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies and technical engineering delivery
- Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
- Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
Why This Role?
- Work on some of the UK’s most technically complex construction and infrastructure projects
- Join a market-leading specialist contractor with an excellent industry reputation
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Exposure to landmark engineering and structural schemes
- International mobility and overseas relocation opportunities
- Collaborative, technically driven environment with strong long-term growth
This opportunity would suit an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a specialist engineering environment where projects are genuinely unique, technically demanding, and commercially rewarding.
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