Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Tunnelling & Civil Engineering
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive Salary + Package (DOE)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure works across London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex heavy civils, shafts, tunnelling, and infrastructure projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the commercial team, taking responsibility for the financial and contractual management of projects from pre-construction through to final account.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring commercial performance is effectively managed while supporting successful project delivery.

You will work closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially, and in line with contractual requirements.

• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and cost management documentation
• Preparation of valuations and applications for payment with supporting documentation
• Production of client cost reports and commercial updates
• Management of subcontractor and supplier accounts from procurement through to final account
• Preparation and management of subcontract and procurement schedules
• Contract administration and change management
• Identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities
• Value engineering and cost control
• Maintaining commercial registers and project records
• Supporting the delivery team with contractual and commercial advice
• Utilising internal costing and reporting systems

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within heavy civils, tunnelling, shafts, or infrastructure projects
• Minimum of 5 years’ Quantity Surveying experience
• Ideally 2+ years operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level
• Strong understanding of NEC and standard forms of contract
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts and change management processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Permanent opportunity with a respected civil engineering contractor
• Competitive salary and package
• Long-term project pipeline across major infrastructure works
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on high-profile tunnelling and civil engineering projects

If you have the relevant experience and would like to discuss further, please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.