Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibrarySt AlbanspermanentPosted: 24 September 2026
Apply NowQuantity Surveyor – Highways / Infrastructure – St Albans
Salary/Package: £55,000 – £60,000 + Company Car + Pension + Healthcare Plan + 2 - 3 Days WFH
O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with an established and growing infrastructure contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in St Albans.
The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility across multiple projects delivered through a £20m highways framework, with individual projects ranging from approximately £500k – £2m.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a role offering genuine responsibility, variety and long-term stability. You will have significant ownership across multiple projects while working as part of an established commercial team.
The role offers a strong overall package, including a company car, healthcare plan and 2–3 days' working from home, providing a good balance between site, office and home working.
Role Overview:
Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Project: £20m Highways Framework
Location: St Albans
Project Values: £500k – £2m
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + Package
Benefits: Company Car + Pension + Healthcare Plan + 2–3 Days WFH
Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
Type: Permanent
Responsibilities:
Taking commercial responsibility for multiple highways projects ranging from £500k – £2m
Commercially managing projects from procurement through to final account
Procuring and managing subcontract packages from tender through to completion
Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and final accounts
Monitoring project costs, forecasting expenditure and maintaining accurate commercial reporting
Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate cost control measures
Working closely with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
Supporting the wider commercial team across the £20m framework
Requirements:
Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting, civil engineering or infrastructure environment
Previous experience working on highways, roads or other infrastructure projects would be advantageous
Experience commercially managing multiple projects and subcontract packages
Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills
Experience with valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts
Ability to operate autonomously while working effectively as part of a wider project team
Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
Based within a commutable distance of St Albans
If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within an established infrastructure contractor which offers significant room for progression, with responsibility across a £20m highways framework and the flexibility of 2 - 3 days' home working, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV via email at .
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation
Salary/Package: £55,000 – £60,000 + Company Car + Pension + Healthcare Plan + 2 - 3 Days WFH
O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with an established and growing infrastructure contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in St Albans.
The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility across multiple projects delivered through a £20m highways framework, with individual projects ranging from approximately £500k – £2m.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a role offering genuine responsibility, variety and long-term stability. You will have significant ownership across multiple projects while working as part of an established commercial team.
The role offers a strong overall package, including a company car, healthcare plan and 2–3 days' working from home, providing a good balance between site, office and home working.
Role Overview:
Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Project: £20m Highways Framework
Location: St Albans
Project Values: £500k – £2m
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + Package
Benefits: Company Car + Pension + Healthcare Plan + 2–3 Days WFH
Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
Type: Permanent
Responsibilities:
Taking commercial responsibility for multiple highways projects ranging from £500k – £2m
Commercially managing projects from procurement through to final account
Procuring and managing subcontract packages from tender through to completion
Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and final accounts
Monitoring project costs, forecasting expenditure and maintaining accurate commercial reporting
Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate cost control measures
Working closely with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
Supporting the wider commercial team across the £20m framework
Requirements:
Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting, civil engineering or infrastructure environment
Previous experience working on highways, roads or other infrastructure projects would be advantageous
Experience commercially managing multiple projects and subcontract packages
Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills
Experience with valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts
Ability to operate autonomously while working effectively as part of a wider project team
Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
Based within a commutable distance of St Albans
If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within an established infrastructure contractor which offers significant room for progression, with responsibility across a £20m highways framework and the flexibility of 2 - 3 days' home working, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV via email at .
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation