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Senior Quantity Surveyor - M&E/Infrastructure/Rail
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Senior Quantity Surveyor - London (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote)
Join a leading engineering organisation delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across London and the UK. Work on rail, power, roads, and urban development programmes, providing mechanical and electrical subcontract services for large-scale, multi-million-pound projects.
The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll lead commercial management across complex infrastructure projects, ensuring budgets are controlled, contracts are managed, and risks mitigated. You'll collaborate with project teams, clients, and subcontractors, applying your expertise in NEC contracts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Projects You'll Work On
Get hands-on with HS2 and major Network Rail framework agreements, delivering mechanical and electrical services into large-scale, high-profile infrastructure projects. These projects offer variety, scale, and real impact on London's transport, power, and urban networks.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead commercial management across large-scale mechanical and electrical projects
- Manage budgets, contracts, and commercial risks, providing proactive solutions
- Oversee NEC contract administration and subcontractor agreements
- Collaborate across design, procurement, and delivery teams
- Mentor junior QS staff and support the development of the commercial team
Who You Are
You're proactive, personable, and willing to go the extra mile. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, building strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project teams. You take ownership, are solution-focused, and have the confidence to drive commercial decisions that make a real difference.
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What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on mechanical/electrical infrastructure projects
- Strong NEC contract knowledge and commercial acumen
- Confident, hands-on, and commercially focused
- Ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously
Why This Role is Exciting
- Work on iconic London infrastructure projects that shape the city's transport, power, and urban networks
- Be part of a fast-growing, innovative company where your expertise has a visible impact
- Hybrid working: 3 days in the London office, 2 days remote
- Salary: £70,000-£85,000
Take the next step in your career delivering high-impact projects that transform London's infrastructure.
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