Quantity Surveyor (HS2)

Lithe Consulting Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant Subsistence/Travel Allowance

Bonus

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee major projects in Coventry as part of the HS2 infrastructure programme. This role requires extensive experience in UK infrastructure, particularly in managing heavy civils projects alongside strong NEC4 contract management capability. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills to drive initiatives and mentor junior staff. A competitive salary of £60,000 to £75,000 plus bonuses and travel allowances is offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience on major UK infrastructure projects, preferably Rail or Highways.
• Deep expertise in NEC4 contract management and Target Cost mechanisms.
• Strong leadership skills in high-pressure commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial administration of civils work packages valued at £20m+.
• Manage rigorous audit processes required by HS2.
• Drive value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage and mentor Assistant and Intermediate Quantity Surveyors.
• Build collaborative relationships with clients for account settlements.

Skills

NEC4 contract management

Leadership in commercial environments

Cost-saving initiatives

Education

MRICS status or equivalent experience

Job description

Coventry, United Kingdom | Posted on 04/13/2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Projects (HS2)

Location: Coventry (Project Office) Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 + Significant Subsistence/Travel Allowance + Bonus

The Company: We have been exclusively retained by a Tier 1 Joint Venture (JV) currently delivering one of the most technically challenging sections of the HS2 high‑speed rail project. This is a unique opportunity to join a multi‑billion‑pound infrastructure programme that will define the UK’s transport landscape for decades.

The Role: Our client is seeking a high‑calibre Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a major work package in the Coventry area. This package involves the construction of complex viaducts and heavy civil structures. You will be working within a high‑performing commercial team, reporting directly to the Commercial Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial administration of heavy civils work packages valued at £20m+.
• Managing the rigorous "Defined Cost" auditing process required by HS2 Ltd.
• Driving value engineering and cost‑saving initiatives to ensure the project remains within the Target Cost.
• Managing and mentoring a team of Assistant and Intermediate Quantity Surveyors.
• Building a collaborative relationship with the Client’s (HS2) commercial representatives to ensure smooth final account settlements.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience on major UK infrastructure projects (Rail or Highways experience is highly advantageous).
• Deep expertise in NEC4 contract management and Target Cost mechanisms.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage high‑pressure commercial environments.
• MRICS status is preferred, though candidates with equivalent experience will be considered.