Senior Quantity Surveyor

Posted 29 January 2026
Salary £50k - 65k per year
LocationAylesbury
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Rail
ReferenceJO0000064071

Job description

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience managing large-scale NEC contract packages?

Do you have experience working on large civil engineering projects with values around £4-5m?
 
Location: North Aylesbury (Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote)
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum DOE + benefits package to be discussed at interview
 
Benefits
·Car allowance
·Hybrid working model
·Subsistence package available for those travelling from a distance
·Pension scheme
·Minimum 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
·Flexible working arrangements
·Professional development opportunities
·Long-term career progression with a project pipeline extending to 2030
 
Join a growing team working on the monumental HS2 Project, responsible for a critical section of works, including earthworks, drainage, highways, and structures, valued at £300-400 million. You will manage significant subcontract packages, valued at approximately £4-5 million, ensuring the commercial success of the works from start to finish.
 
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, your duties will include:
·Full commercial management of subcontract packages (approx. £4-5 million)
·Managing NEC contracts and handling claims (prolongation, EOTs)
·Overseeing subcontractor management and supply chain activities
·Forecasting and managing project budgets
·Client-facing commercial support
·Leading and developing junior members of the commercial team
 
Requirements:
·Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
·Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (10+ years total experience)
·Extensive experience with NEC contracts
·Strong background in managing large civil engineering subcontract packages
·Experience handling prolongation claims and extensions of time
·Experience in heavy civils (highways, rail, water, energy)
·Experience managing a team
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to make a significant impact on one of the UK's most exciting infrastructure projects. Join a supportive and collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued and essential to project success.
 
To apply, please send your CV to Brooke Stell at Carrington West: brooke.stell@carringtonwest.com or call on 02394 314 914.