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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

What’s on Offer

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