Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infra Projects | Career Growth

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension, life assurance and B

Private medical cover

25 days' annual leave + public/bank"

Company car or allowance

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and career progression

Long-term job security

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial performance on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects in the UK. You will manage budgets, CVRs, and contracts while guiding junior team members and coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and site teams.

You will bring strong NEC/IChemE contract knowledge, excellent numeracy, and a proactive approach to risk and opportunity management, with a focus on profitability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and IChemE forms of contract and construction law.
• Experience in subcontract procurement, commercial management and contract administration.
• Demonstrable experience in CVRs, forecasting, cost control and financial reporting.
• Excellent numerical, communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, cost plans and commercial reports.
• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations and post-contract management.
• Manage NEC and IChemE contracts, applications for payment, variations and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project profitability.
• Ensure contractual compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work closely with site teams to improve cost efficiency and commercial performance.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to junior team members.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

HND/degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

RICS membership or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Linear Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial performance on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects in the UK. You will manage budgets, CVRs, and contracts while guiding junior team members and coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and site teams.

You will bring strong NEC/IChemE contract knowledge, excellent numeracy, and a proactive approach to risk and opportunity management, with a focus on profitability and compliance.