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ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are a national infrastructure partner working across the UK’s most complex and critical capital delivery frameworks. With a history of delivering long-term utility and civil engineering projects, we specialise in programmes that support environmental sustainability, water resilience and future demand. We value safety, innovation, and collaboration — and invest in creating a respectful, inclusive workplace where our people thrive.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role sits within a high-performing commercial team, delivering complex infrastructure works in the water and wastewater sector. As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of subcontractor procurement and management, contract administration, cost control, and change processes for a major capital programme. This includes upgrades to key water infrastructure assets such as pipelines, trenchless crossings, and related environmental elements.
You will manage junior members of the commercial team and work closely with operations and delivery to ensure accurate forecasting, margin protection and value generation. The role involves administering a bespoke principal contract incorporating NEC elements. A strong understanding of cost tracking, early warnings, variations, and CVR preparation is essential.
REQUIREMENTS
We’re looking for someone with a strong commercial mindset and hands-on experience managing complex infrastructure projects. Key requirements include:
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or in a similar commercial role within civil engineering, infrastructure, or utilities (water, wastewater, or energy)
Solid understanding of NEC Contracts
Track record of managing subcontractors and delivering cost control on medium to large-scale projects
Proficient in cost forecasting, CVRs, applications for payment, and financial reporting
Experience managing early warning notices and contract variations
Confident mentoring and leading junior commercial staff
Strong communication and negotiation skills
BSc or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally across Thames Valley sites
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary depending on experience
Company car or car allowance (EV or hybrid options available)
Private healthcare & health cash plan
Bonus scheme
Matched pension scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Life assurance
24 hour GP access
Employee Assistance Programme
Retail discount portal and recognition rewards
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About this Recruiter
A bit about me
Recruitment Consultant – Civil Engineering
With over a decade of experience in the construction industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to my role at Cityscape Recruitment. My background spans various facets of construction, allowing me to understand the unique challenges and opportunities within the sector.
At Cityscape, we pride ourselves on a collaborative approach that prioritises quality over quantity. Our goal is to enhance careers by connecting professionals with opportunities that align with their aspirations and values. I am committed to building long-term relationships, offering guidance and support throughout your career journey.
Whether you’re exploring new opportunities or seeking to build a high-performing team, I’m here to provide informed, honest, and strategic recruitment support.
SALARY UP TO
Construction professionals,
looking for a career enhancing opportunity
Are you looking for new construction job? If you are a skilled construction professional, we will have an opportunity for you. We are an experienced construction recruitment agency and have an impressive track record of sourcing the best opportunities for the professionals we work for.
Providing you with an in-depth insight of industry knowledge, we can help you make the most informed decisions about your next move, now and for the entirety of your career.
Helping to enhance careers and teams
careers Enhanced in 2022
of our work comes from
repeat business
Google review rating from
both construction professionals and clients
average tenure of our consultants
Cityscape Recruitment is not like any other construction recruitment agency. Our business does not have a sales-driven environment, instead, we reward quality over quantity.
We use our specialist industry knowledge to help introduce and guide construction professionals into companies that best suit their desired career aspirations and personal goals. From Quantity Surveyors to Site Managers to Civil Engineers, we work to the same objective of helping to enhance their careers.
And our relationships don’t end on day one of a new role – we pride ourselves on our ability to build long-lasting relationships with both clients and construction professionals. And we are fortunate enough to work with many leading construction companies and professionals in London and throughout the rest of the UK.
SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape.
What our clients say
We have worked with Alex Wallace and the Cityscape Recruitment team for a number of years now and find their service excellent.
They supply well matched and vetted candidates and very quickly understood all our requirements. They have always demonstrated good market knowledge and an ability to deliver to our requirements.
Commercial Director,
Main Contractor
I have used Cityscape Recruitment multiple times over the last 5 years. Very pleasant to deal with and all candidates put forward for interview are well suited to the position and well vetted by the team, so there is no time wasted with unsuitable applicants. I would highly recommend Cityscape. I intend to use them again in the future should any vacancies become available.
Operations Director,
Platt and Reilly Ltd
The Cityscape Recruitment team has always been great to deal with. Always ready to listen to our needs and requirements, a quality some recruiters do not appreciate or have, then advising where they can assist in our staff procurement. We look forward to working with Laura and Cityscape in the coming years.
Director,
Soilfix
Here are answers to some questions that you may have.
At Cityscape Recruitment we have teams of consultants who find opportunities for construction professionals in the following sectors:
Read more about our company here.
Our Residential Development team recruits for the very broad range of roles available in the Construction and Civil Engineering industries. From Quantity Surveyor to Technical Coordinator to Project Manager.
They can also recruit for the complete range of seniorities within these specialist areas. From Graduate roles, up to Heads of Departments and Managing Directors.
To view all our live roles, click here
Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape.
Some of our key clients are Statom Group, 8Build, AJ Morrisroe and Sons, VolkerFitzpatrick, Troy Group and Bellway Homes.
Whatever your career aspirations may be, we will have the opportunities and the industry knowledge to share with you.
Our office is in Rickmansworth, West Hertfordshire. We are, therefore, best placed to provide recruitment services for London, the Home Counties, and the Southern Region of the country. However, we can and do recruit for the whole of the UK and have made many successful placements for construction professionals in the Midlands and the North and West regions of the country.
To view all of our live roles, click here
When you first contact us, be that through direct contact, responding to an advert or applying through our website, we will connect you with a consultant who works in your specialist area.
Initially, they will arrange a meeting to talk through your CV and career history. They will encourage you to go into detail about your background and experiences, capabilities and responsibilities, personal circumstances and any other factors they feel are relevant to help them build up a well-rounded profile of you.
We take extraordinary care in matching professionals to an opportunity – one that will help enhance their careers and a clients’ team. We therefore also use this meeting to empower you in your career. Using our extensive knowledge of the construction industry, we would provide in-depth overviews of businesses, projects and available roles, and guidance on where your strengths will add the most value and career potential.
After this meeting, the consultant will speak to a number of their clients about you and your CV. Who they speak to can be either jointly agreed upon or you can trust the judgement and expertise of the consultant to contact clients they feel are the best fit for your experience and goals.
If any clients are interested in meeting with you, the consultant will manage the interview process, coaching you before any interviews if required. (Further guidance can be found here.)
If you are successful in receiving an offer(s), our consultant will communicate this with you and help to negotiate the offer(s) and any other terms of employment.
Finally, we will support you in resigning from your current role, navigating potential counter offers and starting your new role.
Regency House
43 High Street
Rickmansworth
Hertfordshire
WD3 1ET
