Senior QS – M&E Infrastructure (Rail) | Hybrid London

Cedar; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management across major mechanical and electrical infrastructure projects. You will drive budgets, contracts, and NEC contract administration, ensuring commercial risks are mitigated and value is delivered.

With hybrid working (3 days in the London office, 2 days remote), you will collaborate with design, procurement, and delivery teams on HS2 and Network Rail framework projects, mentoring junior QS staff and shaping the

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on mechanical/electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Confident, hands-on, and commercially focused.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across large-scale mechanical and electrical projects.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and commercial risks, providing proactive solutions.
• Oversee NEC contract administration and subcontractor agreements.
• Collaborate across design, procurement, and delivery teams.
• Mentor junior QS staff and support the development of the commercial team.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC contracts knowledge

Budget management

Contract administration

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Cedar in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management across major mechanical and electrical infrastructure projects. You will drive budgets, contracts, and NEC contract administration, ensuring commercial risks are mitigated and value is delivered.

With hybrid working (3 days in the London office, 2 days remote), you will collaborate with design, procurement, and delivery teams on HS2 and Network Rail framework projects, mentoring junior QS staff and shaping the