Senior Quantity Surveyor
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Hertfordshire, South Central |
| Sector | Power & Utilities |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Alasdair Starmore |
| Job Ref | 19796 |
- Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor
This is not your typical QS role.You’ll join a high-performing infrastructure contractor delivering complex, high-value civil engineering projects across water, transport, energy, and the built environment. With a strong pipeline of secured work and long-term frameworks, you’ll be stepping into a role where your commercial decisions directly shape project success. From £200k schemes to £10m+ programmes, you’ll be trusted to drive profitability, influence strategy, and spot opportunities others miss.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be embedded in project teams, acting as the commercial heartbeat of delivery:
- Owning cost & value reporting (CVR), forecasting, and cash flow
- Leading subcontract procurement, negotiation, and account management
- Managing NEC/IChemE contracts and handling change, claims, and risk
- Identifying and unlocking commercial opportunities across projects
- Partnering with delivery teams to improve efficiency and margin
- Building strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners
This is a role where you won’t just report numbers — you’ll shape outcomes.
What You’ll Bring- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering or infrastructure
- Strong working knowledge of NEC (3/4) and/or IChemE contracts
- Experience managing subcontractors and full commercial lifecycle
- Confidence in forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting
- A proactive mindset — someone who spots risks early and acts fast
Desirable (but not essential):
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) membership or working towards it
- Degree/HND in Quantity Surveying or similar
- Experience with direct delivery contractors
Why This Role Stands Out
- Secure, long-term work on major UK infrastructure projects
- Real career progression — this business promotes from within
- A people-first culture with strong investment in training & development
- Opportunity to broaden your experience across multiple sectors
What’s On Offer- Competitive salary + benefits package
- Pension, life assurance & private healthcare
- Generous annual leave + loyalty days
- Flexible benefits & car allowance options
- Structured career development & leadership training
- Wellbeing support including EAP and volunteering days