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

Cedar; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure recruitment firm is seeking Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers for various projects across rail systems and power infrastructure in the UK. Candidates will manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts, prepare compensation events, and provide commercial advice. The roles offer long-term stability and involve collaboration with Tier 1 contractors on major infrastructure programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience working for subcontractors delivering into Tier 1s.
• 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 commercial reporting.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Cost forecasting

Contract management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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 preferred
• 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.

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