Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering and infrastructure specialist is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in West Midlands. The role involves managing costs across various projects, ensuring financial control and contract management. The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction industry, strong knowledge of contract forms, and excellent commercial management skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Career development

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the construction or civil engineering industry.
• Strong knowledge of IChemE or NEC forms of contract.
• Experience in commercial management, subcontract procurement, and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Prepare applications for payment and final account settlements.
• Procure and manage subcontractors, ensuring contract compliance.
• Support project teams in mitigating commercial risks.
• Maintain accurate financial records and cost reporting.
• Advise site teams on cost management.

Skills

Commercial management

Subcontract procurement

Cost analysis

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office skills

Negotiation skills

Education

HND/degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Salary/Rate: £60,000-£65,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering and infrastructure specialist for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The successful candidate will provide commercial support across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, including water, transport, energy, and built environment sectors. The role involves working closely with project delivery teams to manage costs, drive efficiencies, and ensure financial control of projects. You will be responsible for contract management, subcontractor procurement, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and the identification of commercial opportunities, all within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will work across projects ranging from established frameworks to bespoke civil engineering schemes and unplanned emergency works, developing expertise in both contractual management and project financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Prepare applications for payment and final account settlements.
• Procure and manage subcontractors, ensuring contract compliance.
• Support project teams in mitigating commercial risks and realising opportunities.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including cost reporting and accruals.
• Advise site teams on cost management and commercial efficiencies.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, supply chain, and project teams.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in the construction or civil engineering industry.
• Strong knowledge of IChemE or NEC forms of contract.
• Experience in commercial management, subcontract procurement, and cost analysis.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and numeracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desirable

• Membership of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards.
• HND/degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Experience working for a direct delivery contractor.
• CSCS card.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays and loyalty days
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options
• Career development, training, and progression opportunities
• Employee assistance programme and well-being support