Senior Quantity Surveyor (or strong QS ready to step up)

Sector: Contractor-led, multi-disciplinary infrastructure (rail, water, highways, power)

Location: UK-wide hybrid — work from home, client sites and regional hubs in the North East of England, South Wales and Central Scotland

Benefits: Pension, paid volunteer days, fully supported further education, structured training and CPD

The opportunity

Join a progressive, UK-wide team of quantity surveyors and planners delivering complex infrastructure projects for tier-one contractors and asset owners. If you enjoy the cut-and-thrust of live projects and the intellectual challenge of more contentious work (claims, EoTs, compensation events), this role offers the best of both worlds: contractor-style delivery with the breadth and variety you’d expect from a high-performing consultancy.

We’re growing and looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or an experienced QS ready for promotion) who brings energy, curiosity and a collaborative mindset. You’ll work across multiple frameworks and sectors, with the freedom to shape smarter ways of working and the support to keep pushing your own development.

What you’ll do

• Own the commercial lifecycle across civils packages: procurement, measurement, valuations, change control and cost forecasting.
• Lead NEC-style contract administration (and other forms where relevant), managing early warnings, compensation events and payment mechanisms with rigour.
• Prepare and defend submissions for EoT, loss-and-expense and disruption; support/lead negotiations to positive outcomes.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with project managers, planners and delivery teams — acting as a strategic partner, not just “the QS”.
• Produce clear, insightful commercial reports and dashboards that drive decisions at site and board level.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the continual improvement of our templates, processes and playbooks.

About you

• BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Solid infrastructure experience (e.g. highways, earthworks, structures, utilities, rail or water).
• Comfortable operating in contractor environments; PQS/client-side exposure a bonus — or a genuine appetite to develop it.
• Confident with NEC contracts (ECC/PSC) and contemporary change-control best practice.
• Strong communicator who enjoys collaborating and isn’t fazed by ambiguity or challenge.
• Chartership is not essential (we actively support RICS/other professional recognition and ongoing CPD).

Why join us

• Progressive, invested, tenacious culture: we challenge ourselves to set higher standards, learn fast and never accept “that’s how it’s always been done.”
• Variety and impact: no two briefs are the same — you’ll tackle real problems, add measurable value and see the difference your work makes.
• Hybrid done properly: genuine flexibility across home, office and client sites, with travel supported by regional hubs.
• Growth and recognition: structured CPD, mentoring and funded further education; we back your career goals and celebrate your wins.
• Give back: paid volunteer days and a team that takes pride in leaving a positive legacy.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with anyone until we’ve discussed the opportunity in more detail and you’re happy to proceed.

We will also confirm the name of the company hiring for this role during the same conversation.

To apply, simply click Apply on this listing, or email your CV to David@fulcrumrecruit.com. If you have any questions beforehand, feel free to call me on 07880 369 557.