Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Gold Group
  • 18/05/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Thames Water Minor Capital Works
South East London
60,000 - 65,000 + Package


An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering works for Thames Water across South East London.

This role will see you commercially managing a high-volume portfolio of minor capital works projects within the water sector, supporting the successful delivery of circa 150 projects per month. Project values will typically range from 5k - 100k, with occasional schemes reaching up to 1m.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will based from a key site in South East London and the position would suit a commercially strong Senior Quantity Surveyor who thrives in a fast-paced operational setting and enjoys managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

  • Commercial management of a large portfolio of minor capital works projects
  • Preparation and management of Applications for Payment (AfP)
  • Production and ownership of CVR's
  • Cost control, forecasting, and reporting
  • Subcontractor management and account administration
  • Managing and mentoring a small commercial team of 4
  • Working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial performance and project delivery targets are achieved
  • Supporting contract compliance and risk management processes


Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities, water, highways, rail, or civil engineering
  • Strong knowledge and practical experience with Applications for Payment (AfP) and CVR's
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously within a high-volume environment
  • Previous team management or mentoring experience
  • Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
  • NEC contract experience would be advantageous


What's on Offer?
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be offered a position that includes exposure to a varied portfolio of work from the replacement of measuring equipment through to new gantries, bulk earthworks and the refurbishment of control rooms. My client has a hybrid working arrangement with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote and the position includes excellent career prospects and a generous package that includes:

  • Starting salary of 60,000 to 65,000
  • Company car or car allowance ( 5,000)
  • 25 days leave + bank holidays
  • Contributory pension
  • Private healthcare


If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge or a Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on (phone number removed).

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