Senior Quantity Surveyor

Taylor Woodrow; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Project exposure

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Taylor Woodrow is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on a major infra project in London. You will own NEC contract administration, cost reporting, and risk management across the lifecycle, ensuring value and profitability for the Old Oak Common/HS2 programme.

Strong leadership will support project teams and subcontractors alike. The role demands extensive NEC experience, proven cost control, and a track record on large civil schemes.

Qualifications

• Proven Senior Quantity Surveyor with civil/infrastructure/project experience.
• Strong NEC contracts knowledge including compensation events and change control.
• Experience delivering major infrastructure or transport projects.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB or ICES desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage NEC contract administration and contractual compliance.
• Prepare, review, and agree interim valuations, payments, and final accounts.
• Lead change management; value variations and compensation events.
• Produce cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and EV analysis.
• Monitor costs, forecast final outturn, identify profitability opportunities.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, tendering, and account management.
• Review subcontractor applications, variations, and final accounts.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams to drive performance.
• Collaborate with PMs, planners, engineers, designers, and client reps.
• Mentor junior commercial team members.

Skills

NEC contracts

Compensation events

Change control

Cost management

Forecasting

Procurement

Financial controls

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading project team delivering works on Old Oak Common, one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure developments. This landmark project forms a key part of the HS2 programme and will play a critical role in transforming London's transport network for generations to come.

We are looking for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC contract experience and a proven background in major civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, or construction projects. This is an opportunity to become part of a high-performing team working on a nationally significant scheme where you will have genuine influence over project delivery and commercial success.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of key work packages, ensuring robust commercial management throughout the project lifecycle. You will be responsible for maximising profitability, managing risk, supporting project delivery teams, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.

This role offers exposure to a complex, fast-paced environment and would suit someone who thrives in major project delivery and is looking to progress their career on one of the UK's flagship infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial administration of NEC contracts, ensuring contractual compliance and effective contract management.
• Preparing, reviewing, and agreeing interim valuations, applications for payment, compensation events, and final accounts.
• Leading change management processes, including identification, valuation, negotiation, and agreement of variations and compensation events.
• Producing accurate cost reports, cash flow forecasts, earned value analysis, and commercial reporting for both internal and client stakeholders.
• Monitoring project costs, forecasting final outturn costs, and identifying opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering, contract award, and account management.
• Reviewing subcontractor applications, variations, and final accounts to ensure value for money and commercial control.
• Identifying, managing, and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
• Supporting operational teams with commercial advice and guidance to drive performance and contractual best practice.
• Working collaboratively with project managers, planners, engineers, designers, and client representatives to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Assisting in the development and mentoring of junior commercial team members.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, utilities, or major construction sectors.
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts, including compensation event management and change control.
• Experience managing complex subcontract packages and delivering accurate commercial reporting on major projects.
• Excellent understanding of cost management, forecasting, procurement, and financial controls.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or transport projects would be highly advantageous.
• Fit-out experience would be beneficial, particularly within large and complex project environments.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Membership of RICS, ICES, CIOB, or equivalent professional body is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most prestigious infrastructure projects.
• Long-term project stability and career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a complex and technically challenging construction environment.
• Collaborative and supportive project team culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to play a key commercial role on a landmark project that will leave a lasting legacy on the UK's infrastructure landscape, we'd love to hear from you.