Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Mgr (all levels)Infrastructure M&E

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers for permanent positions on major infrastructure programs. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts, and a solid background in delivering into Tier 1 contractors. This role offers stability and the chance to work on complex UK infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience working for subcontractors delivering into Tier 1 on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, especially Option C.

Responsibilities

• Managing NEC3/NEC4 Option C contracts and commercial activities.
• Preparing and managing compensation events and contract administration.
• Supporting cost forecasting and financial controls.

Skills

Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Cost forecasting and reporting

Stakeholder management skills

Commercially astute

Confident communicator

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyors & Commercial Managers - Rail, Power & M&E

£60,000-£95,000 | London & Midlands. Working for large subcontractors delivering into Tier 1 contractors on major infrastructure programmes, including HS2. All levels considered!

We're recruiting experienced Quantity Surveyors, Senior QSs, and Commercial Managers to join established subcontractors working on high-value packages across rail systems, power infrastructure, and M&E. These permanent roles offer long-term stability and the chance to work on some of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing NEC3/NEC4 Option C contracts and commercial activities
• Preparing and managing compensation events, entitlement assessments, and contract administration
• Supporting cost forecasting, commercial reporting, and financial controls
• Collaborating with Tier 1 clients, internal teams, and subcontractors to deliver projects on budget
• Assisting with value engineering, cost management, and risk mitigation
• Providing commercial advice and guidance to project teams and junior colleagues

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Experience working for subcontractors delivering into Tier 1s on major infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, especially Option C
• Commercially astute with solid experience in cost forecasting, reporting, and contract management
• Experience within rail systems, power (HV/LV), or M&E sectors
• Confident communicator with good negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with claims or dispute resolution is a plus

Locations

• London - infrastructure and systems packages
• Midlands - HS2 and associated programmes

Apply now or message for a confidential discussion - interviews ongoing.