Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company: Linear Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Join a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure business and play a key role in the commercial success of major projects.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established contractor with 40+ years of industry experience and a strong pipeline of long-term infrastructure work across water, transport, energy and the built environment.

The Role

You’ll take a lead role in managing the commercial performance of projects, working closely with project teams, clients and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing project costs, forecasts, cash flow and monthly CVRs
  • Leading subcontract procurement, negotiation and account management
  • Managing applications for payment through to final account
  • Managing NEC and IChemE contracts
  • Identifying commercial opportunities and managing riskProviding commercial advice to project and site teams
  • Building strong client and supply chain relationships
  • Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff

About You

You’ll have:

  • Previous construction/civil engineering experience
  • Strong commercial management and subcontract procurement experience
  • Experience with NEC and/or IChemE contracts
  • Knowledge of construction law
  • Experience with forecasting, cost analysis and CVRs
  • Strong numerical, analytical and communication skills
  • Excellent organisation and time management
  • RICS membership/working towards, a relevant HND/degree and CSCS are desirable.

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a people-focused business offering long‑term project security, career progression and professional development.

Benefits include pension, life assurance, private medical, generous annual leave, wellbeing support, flexible benefits, training and development, and vehicle/car allowance options depending on the role.

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Posted: October 9th, 2026