Senior Quantity Surveyor

Reference: HHSQSCT2
Type: Contract
Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor, Tier 2
Location: London, England
Industry: Transport and Rail
Salary: £350 - £450 per day + Outside IR35

Infrastructure (Rail / Energy / Defence / Highways)

£350–£450/day Outside IR35

Fed up being a name on a spreadsheet at a Tier 1? Want to actually be involved in the fight?

We're working with a specialist M&E, comms, fire, HVAC and cabling contractor delivering fit-out on major Rail, Energy, Defence and Highways/tunnel infrastructure projects across the UK. They supply into the big Tier 1 main contractors — and they need QSs who know how to hold their ground when Tier 1 tries to short-pay an application or knock a variation without explanation.

This isn't a tick-box, senior sit-back role. You'll be down in the detail — managing applications, chasing change, holding firm on your numbers, and building relationships that get you paid what you're owed.

What you'll need:

• Genuine Tier 2/3 SME background — at least 70% of your career, not Tier 1 or client-side
• A Services-leaning QS background: M&E, comms, fire, HVAC, cabling/containment
• Experience in infrastructure or highly regulated environments (rail experience is a bonus, not a requirement)
• The drive to fight your corner — and the diplomacy to do it without burning bridges
• Hungry to make a name for yourself — this suits someone still early-mid career with something to prove

What's on offer:

• £350–£450 per day (Outside IR35), depending on route
• Genuine involvement in live infrastructure projects, not just admin
• A business that wants to develop and invest in you, not just plug a gap

If your CV is full of Tier 1 household names, this probably isn't for you. If you've been grafting for an SME getting your applications paid the hard way — get in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status