Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure - Reading

Flagship Consulting; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy in Reading seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee project delivery and manage client relationships in various infrastructure sectors. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a strong consultancy background. This position offers opportunities for significant career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for progression

Positive company culture

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards MRICS status.
• Strong consultancy-side experience (PQS background essential).
• Experience delivering infrastructure and/or utilities projects.

Responsibilities

• Taking full commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects.
• Supporting junior members of the team.
• Managing key client relationships.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Client relationship management

Proactive approach

Education

Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cost planning software

Job description

THE COMPANY

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. This role presents a great opportunity for an experienced QS to take ownership of project delivery, liaise directly with clients, and provide key commercial support on a variety of civil infrastructure schemes. You will be given autonomy and responsibility, with a clear pathway for future progression toward Associate and beyond.

THE ROLE

• Taking full commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects across the civils, water, utilities, and environmental sectors
• Supporting junior members of the team while working closely with senior leadership
• Managing key client relationships and representing the business in meetings and negotiations
• Assisting in the preparation of cost plans, contract documents, procurement advice, and risk management strategies
• Contributing 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

Interested?

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