Senior Quantity Surveyor

Taylor Woodrow; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major infrastructure project in London. You will oversee cost control, manage NEC contracts, and ensure compliance. Ideal candidates have a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong NEC knowledge, with experience in civil engineering projects. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a focus on collaboration and financial reporting.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Equity of opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
• Experience on major rail or civils projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer NEC contracts (main and subcontracts).
• Lead on cost control, valuations, and change management.
• Prepare and negotiate interim and final accounts.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and forecasting.
• Support procurement and subcontract management activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and client representatives.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts

Excellent commercial acumen

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Professional membership (MRICS or equivalent)

Job description

Business Unit: 5118 - HS2 Old Oak Common BBVS JV

Location: London

Job Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a major NEC Civils project at Old Oak Common — one of the U.K.’s most significant infrastructure developments. About the Role: As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for key packages of work under the NEC form of contract. You will work closely with project teams to ensure cost efficiency, contractual compliance, and accurate forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.

Duties

• Manage and administer NEC contracts (main and subcontracts)
• Lead on cost control, valuations, and change management
• Prepare and negotiate interim and final accounts
• Provide accurate financial reporting and forecasting
• Support procurement and subcontract management activities
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and client representatives

Person Specification

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
• Experience on major rail or civils projects preferred
• Excellent commercial acumen and communication skills
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• Professional membership (MRICS or equivalent) desirable

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly. Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.