Quantity Surveyor Jobs in the UK
Find Quantity Surveying Jobs in Construction, Infrastructure and Engineering
Quantity Surveyors play a critical role in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of construction and engineering projects across the UK.
At Gold Group, we recruit Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers for some of the UK’s leading organisations across infrastructure, civil engineering, construction and defence sectors.
Whether you're seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor role, a Commercial Manager position, or a Quantity Surveyor contract opportunity, our specialist recruiters can help you find the right role.
Below you can browse our latest Quantity Surveyor jobs across the UK.
What Does a Quantity Surveyor Do?
Quantity Surveyors manage the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects to ensure work is delivered efficiently and within budget.
· Typical responsibilities include:
· cost planning and project budgeting
· contract administration and commercial management
· procurement and subcontractor management
· cost reporting and forecasting
· risk management and dispute resolution
Quantity Surveyors work across a wide range of sectors including:
· infrastructure and transport
· rail and highways
· energy and utilities
· residential and commercial construction
· defence and government infrastructure projects
Quantity Surveyor Jobs in Infrastructure and Major Projects
Many Quantity Surveyor roles involve working on major infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the UK.
These projects often include:
· rail and transport infrastructure
· highways and large civil engineering schemes
· energy and nuclear projects
· large commercial developments
· public sector infrastructure programmes
Quantity Surveyors are particularly in demand on long-term infrastructure programmes across the UK.
Quantity Surveyor Salary Expectations in the UK
Salary levels vary depending on experience, project sector and seniority.
Typical salary ranges include:
Role Salary
Assistant Quantity Surveyor£30,000 – £40,000
Quantity Surveyor£40,000 – £55,000
Senior Quantity Surveyor£55,000 – £75,000
Commercial Manager£75,000 – £100,000+
Contract Quantity Surveyor roles can often pay £350 – £600 per day, depending on the project and location.
Skills Employers Look for in Quantity Surveyors
· Employers hiring Quantity Surveyors often look for experience in:
· NEC or JCT contract forms
· cost management and commercial reporting
· subcontractor procurement and management
· construction project financial control
· infrastructure and civil engineering projects
· Professional qualifications such as RICS accreditation are often highly valued.
Quantity Surveyor Jobs by Location
Quantity Surveyor roles are available across the UK, particularly in major construction and infrastructure hubs.
Common locations include:
· London
· Birmingham
· Manchester
· Bristol
· Leeds
Major infrastructure programmes continue to drive strong demand for experienced commercial professionals across the UK construction industry.
Apply for Quantity Surveyor Jobs
If you are looking for your next Quantity Surveyor job in the UK, our specialist recruitment team can help you find the right opportunity.
You can:
· browse the latest Quantity Surveyor vacancies above
· submit your CV to our recruitment consultants
· speak to a specialist construction recruiter
We recruit for permanent and contract roles across infrastructure, construction and engineering sectors.