Senior Quantity Surveyor Utilities

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Utilities

Major London Infrastructure Project | Main Contractor | Up to 65k p/a

We're recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial and cost management across multiple civils packages on a major station modernisation and infrastructure delivery scheme in London. You'll own commercial strategy, lead a small QS team, and manage cost for works spanning utilities, structural, civils, and fit-out scopes. You'll partner with project controls, design teams, and senior stakeholders to drive value, manage risk, and deliver commercial outcomes on a complex, multi-billion-pound programme.

Key Responsibilities

Lead commercial strategy and cost management across multiple work packages and disciplines Establish, maintain, and defend cost budgets and forecasts; escalate and resolve significant variances Mentor and line-manage junior QS staff and support cost engineers Develop and implement change control, variation order, and claims strategy Lead commercial negotiations with key subcontractors and suppliers Monitor and forecast subcontractor performance, invoicing, and payment applications at portfolio level Prepare commercial reports and cost forecasts for main board and project controls; present to senior stakeholders Identify and develop commercial claims and cost recovery opportunities; manage dispute resolution Liaise with civils, structural, and MEP teams on cost and schedule implications of design and scope changes Maintain commercial records, cost models, and supporting documentation to defend the contractual and financial position Contribute to procurement strategy and tender evaluation for major packagesAbout You

Chartered QS (RICS) or equivalent - or RICS eligible with substantial post-graduate experience 10+ years' post-qualification experience in infrastructure cost management, with proven track record on Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects Demonstrated leadership experience managing QS teams or cost functions Expert-level Excel, cost management software (Predict, Causeway, or equivalent), and financial modelling skills Confident managing £100m+ cost portfolios and complex, multi-disciplinary packages Strong negotiation and stakeholder management; credibility at director and client level Experience on major rail, station, or infrastructure modernisation schemes a distinct advantage Professional maturity and commercial acumen; able to advise senior project leadershipWhat We Offer

Up to £65k Per Annum + Benefits Full-time Permanent Role High-profile London infrastructure project with major client visibility Opportunity to mentor and build a commercial team Professional development and RICS CPD supportIf you're interested in this role, please submit your application to (url removed)