Senior Quantity Surveyor

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Hampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Car allowance

Annual leave 28 days

Volunteer days

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Share purchase

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Discount portal

Job summary

Red Sky Personnel Ltd is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for major water infrastructure projects in Hampton, Middlesex. The role focuses on the commercial management of civil engineering works, cost control, procurement, and final accounts within a hybrid working pattern (office-based two days, remote three days).

The ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale infrastructure, strong NEC contract knowledge, and a proven track record in cost reporting and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Senior Quantity Surveyor with civil/infrastructure project experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial practices.
• Proven ability to manage cost reporting, forecasts and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of infrastructure projects.
• Manage project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Identify and manage variations, compensation events, commercial risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and operational teams to achieve commercial objectives.
• Prepare cost reports and commercial updates.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor

NEC contracts

Cost reporting

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Water Infrastructure Projects

We are working with a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Hampton, Middlesex.

This is an opportunity to join an established contractor delivering essential infrastructure as part of the UK\'s ongoing investment in the water sector, with the added benefit of hybrid working – two days in the office and three days from home.

We are particularly interested in speaking with Senior Quantity Surveyors who have worked on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects, including water, utilities, highways, rail or other large-scale infrastructure programmes.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of infrastructure works, working closely with project delivery teams to manage costs, contracts, subcontractors and overall commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.


• Manage project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance.


• Oversee subcontractor procurement, valuations, payments and final accounts.


• Identify and manage variations, compensation events, commercial risks and opportunities.


• Work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.


• Prepare accurate cost reports, financial forecasts and commercial updates.


• Support contractual administration and commercial negotiations.


• Ensure effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, ideally within a Tier 1 or established civil engineering contractor.


• Strong background in major civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities projects.


• Experience in water or wastewater infrastructure would be advantageous, although candidates from highways, rail and other major infrastructure sectors are encouraged to apply.


• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, ideally including NEC contracts.


• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.


• Confident in cost reporting, forecasting and commercial risk management.


• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.


• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Benefits Package

Alongside a competitive salary, the successful candidate will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working – two days in the office and three days from home.


• Car allowance or company car option.


• 28 days\' annual leave, with the option to purchase up to five additional days.


• Two paid volunteering days per year.


• Company pension scheme.


• Private healthcare, with the option to extend cover to family members.


• Employee share purchase scheme.


• Life assurance.


• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.


• Employee benefits portal offering a range of discounts.