Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Isleworth, West London

Hours: 42.5 per week (typically 7:30/8:00 - 17:30, site dependent)

Red Sky Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure and civil engineering contractor, seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in West London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established, privately owned business delivering major infrastructure schemes across the water, transport, and built environment sectors.

You will play a vital role in ensuring commercial performance, managing contracts, identifying opportunities, and supporting the project delivery team on high-value projects ranging from £200k to £10m+.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cost and value reporting, forecasting, and monthly CVRs
• Prepare and submit accurate applications for payment and final accounts
• Procure and commercially manage subcontractors
• Maintain control of contract compliance under NEC and IChemE frameworks
• Advise site teams on commercial processes and improve cost efficiencies
• Ensure commercial risks are identified, mitigated, and opportunities realised
• Maintain strong relationships with the supply chain, stakeholders, and internal teams

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor role within infrastructure or heavy civils
• Sound knowledge of NEC (Options A & E) and/or IChemE contracts
• Demonstrable experience in cost analysis, forecasting and subcontractor management
• Commercial awareness across design & build and self-delivery environments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and commercial reporting tools
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable:

• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• CSCS card
• Member of RICS or working towards chartership
• Experience working on water or infrastructure frameworks

What's in it for you?

• Car allowance or company vehicle (role dependent)
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus 8 public bank holidays, with loyalty days
• Paid volunteering leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing leadership and management training
• Career development supported by structured progression and regular appraisals
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (mental, financial and physical wellbeing)

Ready to step up into a role with real responsibility and long-term prospects? Apply now or contact Rachel Marrey at Red Sky Personnel for more info.