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Senior Quantity Surveyor - M&E/Infrastructure/Rail

Cedar Recruitment
Charing Cross · posted 31 July 2026
Salary
£85,000 a year
Job type
contract
Location
Charing Cross, Greater London
Category
Construction and Property

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - London (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote)



Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.

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.


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. xwzovoh


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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