Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Comprehensive benefits

Senior leadership role

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 contractor supporting a major water infrastructure programme. You will own significant work packages, lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, and contribute to cost forecasting and governance.

Hybrid working and flexible hours are offered. You will work within an established commercial team with a strong emphasis on NEC contract knowledge, stakeholder management, and long-term project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Significant Senior QS experience in a Tier 1 main contracting environment.
• Experience mentoring commercial teams.
• Strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract and current Construction Law.
• Proven experience in reporting, forecasting and cost control.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement and commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage significant commercial work packages across a major infrastructure programme.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Oversee cost and value reporting, monthly valuations and financial forecasting.
• Manage commercial performance, identifying risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies.
• Maximise cash flow through measurement, valuation and payment control.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation, tendering and payment processes.
• Ensure contractual compliance and maintain strong commercial governance.
• Work with project teams, senior commercial stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Senior QS experience

NEC contracts knowledge

Cost control

Subcontractor procurement

Stakeholder management

Leadership/mentoring

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Linear Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 contractor supporting a major water infrastructure programme. You will own significant work packages, lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, and contribute to cost forecasting and governance.

Hybrid working and flexible hours are offered. You will work within an established commercial team with a strong emphasis on NEC contract knowledge, stakeholder management, and long-term project delivery.