Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Location:

Walsall

Salary/Rate:

60,000-65,000 per annum

Contract Type:

Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering and infrastructure specialist for an experienced

Senior Quantity Surveyor

to join their team. The successful candidate will provide commercial support across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, including water, transport, energy, and built environment sectors.

The role involves working closely with project delivery teams to manage costs, drive efficiencies, and ensure financial control of projects. You will be responsible for contract management, subcontractor procurement, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and the identification of commercial opportunities, all within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

You will work across projects ranging from established frameworks to bespoke civil engineering schemes and unplanned emergency works, developing expertise in both contractual management and project financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Manage project costs, forecasting, and cash flow reporting. Prepare applications for payment and final account settlements. Procure and manage subcontractors, ensuring contract compliance. Support project teams in mitigating commercial risks and realising opportunities. Maintain accurate financial records, including cost reporting and accruals. Advise site teams on cost management and commercial efficiencies. Foster and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, supply chain, and project teams.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience in the construction or civil engineering industry. Strong knowledge of IChemE or NEC forms of contract. Experience in commercial management, subcontract procurement, and cost analysis. Excellent Microsoft Office skills and numeracy. Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desirable

Membership of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards. HND/degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent. Experience working for a direct delivery contractor. CSCS card.

Benefits

Competitive salary Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays and loyalty days Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options Career development, training, and progression opportunities Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 60,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Life insurance Private medical insurance
Experience:

Civil engineering or infrastructure project: 5 years (required) Heavy civils/utilities & subcontractor management: 5 years (required) IChemE or NEC contract: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

CSCS (required)
Work Location: In person