Senior Quantity Surveyor - Earthworks

InfraSource UK Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial strategies on earthworks and civil engineering projects. The role includes overseeing cost forecasting, subcontract procurement, and ensuring compliance with contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in the sector and excellent communication skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package (including pension, healthcare, car allowance)

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or ready to step up.
• Strong track record delivering earthworks or bulk excavation projects.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC and JCT contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead full commercial and contractual management of projects.
• Oversee cost forecasting, valuations, change management, and final accounts.
• Manage subcontract procurement and ensure compliance with contracts.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Client-facing skills

Negotiation abilities

Education

HNC/Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

CEMAR

FastDraft

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in earthworks and civil engineering projects?

We're representing a leading civil engineering contractor delivering large-scale earthworks, drainage, highways, and infrastructure schemes across the North East and Yorkshire.

This is a long-term opportunity for a commercially astute professional who thrives on taking ownership of projects — managing commercial strategy from tender through completion, safeguarding value, and driving cost efficiency throughout the delivery process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full commercial and contractual management of multiple earthworks and civil engineering projects
• Oversee cost forecasting, valuations, change management, CVRs, and final accounts
• Manage subcontract procurement, payments, and performance reviews
• Ensure compliance with both NEC3/NEC4 and JCT forms of contract, as well as internal governance and reporting standards
• Drive commercial best practice, mentoring junior QS staff and ensuring accuracy in reporting
• Provide input into tendering, estimating, and value engineering during pre-construction phases
• Liaise directly with project managers and clients to maintain strong commercial relationships

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or experienced QS ready to step up)
• Strong track record delivering earthworks or bulk excavation projects within the civil engineering or infrastructure sectors
• In-depth knowledge of NEC (Options A, B, C & E) and JCT contract forms
• Exceptional commercial acumen, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent communicator with strong client-facing and negotiation abilities
• HNC/Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ideally familiar with systems such as CEMAR or FastDraft

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package (including pension, healthcare, car allowance depending on experience)
• Permanent position on long-term civil and earthworks frameworks
• Clear progression opportunities toward Commercial Manager level
• Robust regional project pipeline across the North East and Yorkshire
• Supportive, hands-on team culture that values practical, site-experienced professionals

About InfraSource Recruitment

At InfraSource Recruitment, we're industry professionals turned recruiters — people who've spent 14+ years on the frontline of civil and infrastructure projects before crossing the table.

That means we understand the roles, the pressures, and the value you bring.

👷♂️ Boots on the ground experience. Recruitment done right