Quantity Surveyor – M&E/Rail Infrastructure

Cedar Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Recruitment is seeking proactive Quantity Surveyors for a hybrid role in London, combining 3 days in the office with 2 days remote work. You will contribute to high‑impact infrastructure programmes across rail, power, roads and urban development, taking ownership of commercial management and NEC contract administration.

You will collaborate with design, procurement and delivery teams, ensuring cost control, risk mitigation and accurate commercial reporting while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor on infrastructure projects.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, contracts, and commercial risks on multi-disciplinary programs.
• Deliver cost control and commercial reporting across projects.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Work on-site and in London office 3 days per week.

Skills

Quantity surveying

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Job description

Quantity Surveyors – London (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote)

Join a leading engineering consultancy delivering high-impact infrastructure projects across London. Work on rail, power, roads, and urban development programmes, providing mechanical and electrical subcontract services into large-scale, multi-million-pound projects.

We’re looking for proactive, commercial minded Quantity Surveyors who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. You’ll be a confident communicator, able to build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project teams, while keeping a clear focus on budgets, risks, and commercial outcomes. You’re personable, hands‑on, and solution‑focused, thriving in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where every decision counts.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take ownership of commercial management across diverse infrastructure programmes, ensuring costs are controlled, risks are mitigated, and projects are delivered to the highest standard. You’ll work on‑site and in the London office, supporting teams across design, procurement, and delivery, using NEC contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, contracts, and commercial risks on complex projects
• Deliver cost control and commercial reporting across rail, power, and infrastructure programmes
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to meet financial and operational targets
• Work on‑site across London and/or in the office near St Paul’s (3 days per week)

Requirements

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in mechanical/electrical or multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
• Strong NEC contract knowledge and commercial acumen
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work across multiple projects during design and delivery phases

Why This Role is Exciting

Be part of a company that shapes London’s critical infrastructure, delivering large-scale projects that power the city’s transport, energy, and urban networks. Work with talented engineers and project teams in a fast‑paced, innovative environment where your expertise makes a real impact.

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