Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • McCarthy Recruitment
  • 23/10/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineer Management

Job Description

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Location: Dagenham
Salary: Up to 77,000 + Package
Role: Full-time - Permenant

Energy Infrastructure Project

A leading infrastructure and engineering contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a major long-term energy infrastructure project in Dagenham.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong order book, a secure pipeline of work and a reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK.

The Role

Reporting into the commercial leadership team, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of a major infrastructure project, ensuring robust commercial controls are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparation of valuations and applications for payment
Cost reporting and commercial forecasting
Management of subcontractor and supplier accounts
Procurement and commercial administration
NEC contract administration and change management
Compensation Events and commercial risk management
Agreement of final accounts
Supporting project teams with commercial advice and guidance
Identifying opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up
Strong NEC contract knowledge
Infrastructure, utilities, energy, civil engineering or major construction experience
Strong commercial and contractual awareness
HND, Degree or equivalent qualification
RICS/ICES membership or working towards chartership is desirable

Package

Salary up to 77,000
Car allowance
Annual bonus
Enhanced pension
Private healthcare
Life assurance
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Professional development and training support
Long-term career progression opportunities

If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career within a major infrastructure environment, we'd love to hear from you.
APPLY NOW for immediate consideration for this Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity.

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