Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Brighton, East Sussex

Salary + Excellent Package

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major water and infrastructure projects across the South.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work across long-term framework agreements, offering excellent career development and progression.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial support across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring effective cost management, contractual compliance and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with operational, engineering and commercial teams, you will play a key role in managing project costs, subcontractor accounts and client relationships while identifying commercial opportunities and mitigating project risks.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain accurate cost reporting and monthly CVRs.

Produce cost forecasts, cash flow forecasts and commercial reports.

Manage subcontract procurement, administration and final accounts.

Prepare applications for payment, valuations and variations.

Administer subcontractor payments, certificates and accruals.

Support contract administration under NEC and ICE forms of contract.

Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams on commercial matters.

Monitor commercial risks and identify opportunities to improve project performance.

Support change management and ensure commercial processes are followed.

Work closely with site teams to maximise commercial performance across projects.

What We're Looking For

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities.

Previous experience working for a main contractor.

Strong understanding of NEC and/or ICE contracts.

Experience managing subcontractor accounts and commercial reporting.

Knowledge of CVRs, forecasting, earned value and cost analysis.

Strong commercial awareness and contractual understanding.

HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

MRICS or working towards a charter is advantageous.

A CSCS card is desirable.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary 

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Profit share scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional loyalty days

Company car or car allowance (where applicable)

Flexible benefits package

Ongoing professional development and structured career progression

Leadership training and support

Long-term secured work on major infrastructure frameworks

If you're looking to develop your career with a leading infrastructure contractor delivering major civil engineering and water projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV or contact Red Sky Personnel for a confidential discussion