Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Civils

Enable Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible office working arrangements

Long-term career progression

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Central London is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage major infrastructure projects. You will oversee commercial responsibilities from pre-construction to final account, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and contractually compliant. Desired candidates will have extensive experience in civil engineering, strong negotiation skills, and a relevant degree. This role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 – £85,000 and flexible office working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge and experience administering NEC contracts.
• Ability to manage stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility from pre-construction through to final account.
• Prepare and manage applications for payment.
• Produce cost reports, forecasts and monthly CVRs.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation capability

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Enable Resourcing is recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Civils to join a leading civil engineering contractor based in Central London.

This role offers flexible office working alongside regular project and site engagement across high-profile infrastructure schemes.

You will play a key role in the commercial management of major civils packages, ensuring projects are delivered profitably, contractually compliant and aligned with programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility from pre-construction through to final account.

• Preparing and managing applications for payment
• Producing cost reports, forecasts and monthly CVRs
• Managing subcontractor procurement and account administration
• Negotiating subcontract terms and valuations
• Managing variations, compensation events and change control
• Administering NEC contracts and protecting commercial position
• Supporting financial forecasting and risk management
• Attending commercial and progress meetings
• Liaising with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Supporting final account negotiation and settlement
• Mentoring and developing junior commercial staff

You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Senior Leadership to monitor financial performance and mitigate commercial risk across complex civils packages.

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge and experience administering NEC contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation capability
• Ability to manage stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams
• Degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Experience working in Central London or on large infrastructure schemes
• You will be commercially astute, confident and capable of managing large civils packages within a fast-paced London project environment.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary of £70,000 – £85,000 per annum

Flexible office working arrangements

Opportunity to deliver high-profile infrastructure projects in Central London

Long-term career progression within a leading major civils contractor

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking your next challenge on major infrastructure schemes in London, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Enable Resourcing for a confidential discussion.