Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Position: Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You will ensure accurate commercial reporting, maintain compliance with contractual obligations, manage subcontractor accounts, and drive cost efficiency across the project lifecycle. The role involves close collaboration with clients, operational teams, and supply chain partners to maximise commercial opportunities while mitigating risk.

Key Responsibilities

Produce accurate and timely cost/value reports, forecasts and cashflow updates.

Maintain monthly CVRs and commercial plans.

Support and improve internal commercial processes and ensure they are followed consistently.

Review and negotiate contract terms, ensuring commercial risks are identified and managed.

Manage subcontract procurement, letting, negotiation, valuations and final accounts.

Prepare and submit applications for payment and manage variations, claims and additional works.

Liaise with clients, consultants and third parties on commercial matters.

Work with site teams to forecast spend, track costs and support efficient cost control.

Share best practice and provide guidance to operational teams on commercial performance.

About You

Essential:

Experience with in construction or civil engineering.

HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience).

Strong knowledge of NEC/ICE contracts and construction law.

Experience managing subcontractors, procurement, valuations and commercial cycles.

Skilled in monthly reporting, earned value analysis, estimating and cost analysis.

Strong communication, numerical and IT skills (Microsoft Office).

Highly organised, able to manage deadlines, and confident working autonomously or in a team.

Desirable:

Membership of RICS or working towards it.

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