Senior Quantity Surveyor

ICDS Group; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

26 Days Holiday

Private Healthcare

26 Days Holiday

Additional Benefits

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial delivery of civil engineering projects in London. The role requires at least 8 years of experience in civil engineering, strong communication skills, and a degree in Quantity Surveying. Competitive pay package including bonuses and private healthcare is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects required.
• Commercially astute with a deep understanding of procurement strategy.
• Member of a professional body (RICS or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence at all levels.
• Member of a professional body (RICS or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial delivery of multiple civil engineering packages.
• Prepare accurate cost plans, budgets, and financial reports.
• Oversee procurement and tendering activities.
• Administer contracts, including management of change, variations, and final accounts.
• Support delivery teams on commercial and contractual issues, including risk mitigation.
• Produce robust claims documentation and support in negotiations when needed.
• Prepare subcontractor documentation and analyse tender returns with award recommendations.
• Supervise and guide junior QS staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Support commercial forecasting and reporting including income, liabilities, and cash flows.

Skills

Communication skills

Contract management

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Job description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil & Structural Works

Location: London (HQ: Waterloo)

Package Includes: Bonus · Car Allowance · Pension · Private Healthcare · 26 Days Holiday · Additional Benefits

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist contractor with a strong track record in delivering technically complex projects across ground engineering, specialist piling, bridge works, and concrete repair schemes. This is a London-based role with projects across the South East and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial delivery of multiple civil engineering packages from tender to final account
• Prepare accurate cost plans, budgets, and financial reports for both internal and client use
• Oversee procurement and tendering activities, ensuring value for money and programme compliance
• Administer contracts, including management of change, variations, and final accounts
• Support the delivery teams on commercial and contractual issues, including risk mitigation
• Produce robust claims documentation and support in negotiations when needed
• Prepare subcontractor documentation and analyse tender returns, making award recommendations
• Supervise and guide junior QS staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Support commercial forecasting and reporting including income, liabilities, and cash flows

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar construction-related qualification
• 8+ years’ experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects, ideally involving groundworks, structures, and/or specialist works
• Commercially astute with deep understanding of contract management and procurement strategy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing at all levels
• Member of a professional body (RICS or equivalent) preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Construction, and Building Construction

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