Senior Quantity Surveyor

TRIbuild Solutions Limited; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include contract management, cost forecasting, and client relationship building. Candidates should have strong experience in civil engineering or utilities, knowledge of NEC contracts, and excellent negotiation skills. Join a collaborative environment focused on professional development and sustainable delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering or utilities projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full commercial and contractual aspects of live projects.
• Prepare and negotiate sub-contracts and final accounts.
• Forecast costs, manage cashflow, and report accurately.
• Support value engineering and change control processes.
• Build collaborative relationships with clients and teams.

Skills

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree qualified (RICS or equivalent)

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.

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