Senior Quantity Surveyor

Tribuild; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial and contractual aspects of various infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will excel in negotiations and possess solid knowledge of NEC contracts. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a values-driven organization, recognized for its commitment to engineering excellence and sustainability.

Benefits

Professional development and training

Collaborative work environment

Long-term growth strategy

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within civil engineering or utilities.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial and contractual management of live projects.
• Preparation and negotiation of sub-contracts, variations, and final accounts.
• Cost forecasting, cashflow management, and reporting.
• Support value engineering and change control processes.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, supply chain, and delivery teams.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree qualified (RICS or equivalent)

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering, Utilities & Infrastructure

Location: Hertfordshire

We're recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading, family-owned civil engineering and utilities contractor with over 40 years' experience delivering essential infrastructure across water, wastewater, gas, and communications networks.

This is a business recognised for its values-driven culture, technical capability, and collaborative approach, working in long-term framework partnerships with major utilities and public bodies. The company combines traditional engineering excellence with modern digital tools, a focus on sustainability, and genuine investment in its people.

You'll join a highly regarded commercial team, supporting the delivery of complex infrastructure schemes across the region, with the opportunity to take commercial lead on key packages and mentor junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial and contractual management of live projects
• Preparation and negotiation of sub-contracts, variations, and final accounts
• Cost forecasting, cashflow management, and reporting
• Support value engineering and change control processes
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, supply chain, and delivery teams

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within civil engineering or utilities (water, gas, or communications preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and communication skills
• Degree qualified (RICS or equivalent desirable)

Why Join

• Join a contractor with a clear long-term growth strategy and a strong, secured pipeline of framework projects across water, gas, and communications
• Be part of a collaborative, people-focused environment that actively supports professional development, training, and progression
• Work for a business recognised for its engineering excellence, innovation, and commitment to safe, sustainable delivery

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where your input is valued and your career can grow with the business, this is an excellent time to join a trusted name in UK infrastructure delivery.

To apply or discuss further, please get in touch in confidence.