Senior Quantity Surveyor (Infrastructure)

Medirest Signature; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy firm in Nottingham seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and contracts for major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying, experience with NEC contracts, and excellent communication skills. This role offers flexible working arrangements, career development, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS, or similar is desirable.
• Experience in UK infrastructure sector with NEC3/4 contracts.
• Passion for infrastructure and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgets and track costs to ensure financial accuracy.
• Manage NEC contracts and handle valuations and payments.
• Support tender processes ensuring value for money.

Skills

Cost Management

Contract Administration

Stakeholder Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

HNC, HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

PRISM

CEMAR

Costx

Viewpoint

Job description

About The Role

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure

• Location: Nottingham (Mixture of local office, home, and client sites)
• Type: Permanent, Full-time with flexible working and core hours

About this opportunity

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy, established in 1875. We deliver award-winning projects worldwide and have been certified as a “Great Place to Work,” emphasizing our commitment to our people.

Our Infrastructure division specializes in projects across Renewables, Technology, Transport, and Utilities. We aim to create infrastructure that leaves a positive, lasting legacy, benefiting communities and economies.

We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to join our team and contribute to our growth plans for 2025. Whether you are an aspiring Quantity Surveyor on your RICS journey or an established Senior QS, we offer opportunities to develop your skills, manage small teams, and work on major UK projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cost Management & Reporting: overseeing budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Contract Administration: managing NEC contracts, handling valuations, and payments.
• Procurement & Supplier Engagement: supporting tender processes and ensuring value for money.
• Commercial Assurance: auditing projects, verifying estimates, and reviewing financial compliance.
• Risk & Change Management: identifying financial risks and managing compensation events.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: working closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Software & Systems Expertise: using tools like PRISM, CEMAR, Costx, and Viewpoint.
• Main & Subcontractor Management: overseeing project finances and compliance.

About The Candidate

Requirements:

• HNC, HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Law, or related discipline.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS, or similar is desirable.
• Experience in UK infrastructure sector, pre and post contract management, NEC3/4 contracts.
• Passion for infrastructure, sustainability, and quality work.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship-building abilities.

What we offer

• Career development through training and qualifications.
• Networking opportunities and industry exposure.
• Generous holiday allowance with purchase options.
• Competitive salary with reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Global travel scholarship opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Volunteering and community engagement.
• Supportive environment recognized as a gold standard employer.

About us

Gleeds offers a diverse, supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference. With over 75 offices worldwide, we value relationships, understanding, and a commitment to sustainability and community.

Our values:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to flexible work arrangements and a certified Great Place to Work.