Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hampton, Middlesex
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + Car Allowance / Company Car
Contract: Permanent
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home
Sector: Water Infrastructure / Civil Engineering

About the Role

Red Sky Personnel is recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major water and wastewater projects across the Southeast.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business working on long-term infrastructure programmes, with a strong pipeline of projects and opportunities for career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of civil engineering and water infrastructure projects.
• Manage project budgets, cost reporting, financial forecasting and commercial performance.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Identify and manage variations, compensation events, commercial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and review applications for payment and associated commercial documentation.
• Monitor project expenditure and maintain effective cost control.
• Work closely with Project Managers, engineers and operational teams to support successful project delivery.
• Produce accurate financial reports, cost forecasts and commercial updates.
• Support commercial negotiations and resolve contractual matters.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and commercial procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial experience within water, wastewater, utilities, highways, rail or heavy civils.
• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or established civil engineering contractor would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations, compensation events and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of cost reporting, forecasting and commercial risk management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline would be beneficial.

Water sector experience is desirable but not essential. Candidates with strong commercial backgrounds in other major civil engineering and infrastructure sectors will also be considered.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000 per annum.
• Car allowance or company car.
• Hybrid working – 2 days office-based, 3 days working from home.
• 28 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare, with optional family cover.
• Life assurance – 3x annual salary.
• Employee share purchase scheme.
• 2 paid volunteering days per year.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Annual flu vaccination programme.

Location & Working Arrangements

The role is based in Hampton, Middlesex, with a flexible hybrid arrangement requiring just two days per week in the office and three days working remotely.

Occasional travel to other regional offices for commercial team meetings may be required.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity within civil engineering or water infrastructure, we would like to hear from you.