Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure - Reading

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their Reading office. The role involves taking commercial responsibility for project portfolios, supporting junior colleagues, and managing client relationships. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have strong consultancy experience, particularly in infrastructure. The company offers secure workloads and clear paths for career advancement in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for progression

Positive company culture

Secure and long-term workload

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards MRICS status.
• Experience delivering infrastructure and/or utilities projects.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for projects.
• Support junior team members and work with senior leadership.
• Manage client relationships and represent the business.
• Assist in preparation of cost plans and contract documents.
• Contribute to the development of the office and business.

Skills

Strong consultancy-side experience

Commercial acumen

Client relationship management

Proactive attitude

Education

Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

Our client is one of the UK’s fastest growing Civil Engineering Consultancies, with an expanding presence in key infrastructure sectors and a robust pipeline of secured projects. With a strong foothold in the Civil Engineering space, they are heavily involved in a range of high-profile projects across Energy, Environmental, and Utilities sectors. As a key delivery partner on a number of long-term frameworks, the business offers real security and career progression at a time when many others in the industry are facing uncertainty.

The Position

As part of their strategic growth plans and due to continued project wins, the company is now looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Reading office.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects across the civils, water, utilities, and environmental sectors.
• Support junior members of the team while working closely with senior leadership.
• Manage key client relationships and represent the business in meetings and negotiations.
• Assist in the preparation of cost plans, contract documents, procurement advice, and risk management strategies.
• Contribute to the development of the London office and the wider business.

The Candidate

The ideal Senior Quantity Surveyor will:

• Hold a relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Be chartered or working towards MRICS status.
• Have strong consultancy-side experience (PQS background essential).
• Possess experience delivering infrastructure and/or utilities projects.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage client relationships.
• Be proactive, with the ambition to grow into a leadership role as the region expands.

Why Apply?

• Secure and long-term workload within a growing infrastructure sector.
• Excellent opportunities for progression to Associate and leadership positions.
• Work as part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team.
• Strong reputation with clients and repeat business across key sectors.
• Positive company culture with an emphasis on development and promotion from within.

How to Apply

Interested? Apply in confidence via this advert, or contact Ben Chappell directly at (phone number removed).