Senior Quantity Surveyor in City of London, London

We are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a highways / civil engineering client.

• Job Type: Full-time, permanent
• Location: West London, City of London OR Kent, with occasional travel to other sites
• Salary: Competitive
• Sector: Highways maintenance / civil engineering

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established team supporting a highways contract. This Senior Quantity Surveyor position will play a leading commercial role across planned and reactive maintenance works, helping to drive profitability, manage risk and support successful long-term contract delivery. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will work closely with operational teams, senior management and clients, while also providing guidance to junior commercial team members where required.

Day to day of the role

• Lead the commercial management of planned and reactive highway maintenance works across the contract lifecycle
• Take ownership of CVRs, forecasts and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to senior management
• Prepare and review cost estimates, valuations and applications for payment from task orders, programmes and project drawings
• Manage NEC contract administration, including early warnings, compensation events, change control and contractual notices
• Monitor contract performance, identifying commercial risks, opportunities and cost-saving initiatives
• Provide strategic commercial advice to operational teams to support informed decision-making and maximise value
• Oversee subcontractor accounts, procurement support, valuations and final accounts where applicable
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to support contract success
• Support the development of junior surveyors and contribute to continuous improvement across commercial processes

Required skills & qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Significant experience in a senior commercial role within highways maintenance, civil engineering or infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 Term Service Contracts, with experience administering complex contract matters
• Proven experience producing CVRs, managing contract finances and leading commercial reporting
• Ability to identify, assess and manage commercial risk across high-volume maintenance or infrastructure works
• Strong understanding of valuations, change management, cost control and final accounts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior commercial staff would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Benefits

• Permanent opportunity within an established and growing commercial team
• Senior-level involvement in a high-profile highways maintenance contract
• Opportunity to influence commercial strategy and contract performance
• Varied workload across planned and reactive maintenance projects
• Exposure to key client relationships and senior decision-making
• Opportunity to support and develop less experienced team members

How to apply

To apply for this Senior Quantity Surveyor position, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.