Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

We’re recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the growing commercial team at TMS Maritime, as we continue to expand and deliver complex, high-value marine and civil engineering projects. This role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 and bonus scheme plus car allowance based at our Dawlish, Devon head office.

TMS Maritime is a leading UK marine and civil engineering contractor with over 30 years’ experience delivering projects such as sea-walls, quay piling, dredging, flood defences and inland waterways. We are a trusted partner to clients across the UK and Europe, known for our values of Capability, Integrity, Service, Quality, and Value. Fully accredited to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, and registered with CHAS and RISQS, we combine engineering excellence with an unwavering focus on safety, environmental standards, and client satisfaction.

With continued growth and new investment supporting expansion, this is an exciting time to join our forward-thinking and ambitious team.

• Leading cost planning, forecasting, and value reporting across assigned projects
• Preparing tenders, bills of quantities, variations and claims; negotiating with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Monitoring cost/value reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow and margin performance
• Overseeing procurement and subcontractor management, ensuring commercial compliance and risk control
• Providing commercial guidance to project teams and mentoring junior quantity surveyors
• Ensuring commercial governance, timely valuations, and accurate final accounts

• Experience with in marine infrastructure, flood defence, coastal engineering, or civil construction environments will be particularly advantageous.
• Degree qualified in either Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or a related field
• MRICS or CICES (or working towards) accredited would be advantageous
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in a related environment (civil engineering or marine infrastructure preferred)
• Proven track record in cost management, CVRs, forecasting, and contract negotiation
• Strong working knowledge of UK construction contracts (NEC, JCT or equivalent)
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites nationwide
• Experience in marine, coastal, or flood defence infrastructure
• Familiarity with marine plant hire, piling, or commercial diving projects
• Experience with digital commercial systems and reporting tools

• Competitive Salary: up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + 10% Bonus
• Strong growth trajectory – be part of an expanding, ambitious business with long-term investment and a growing project pipeline.
• Challenging and varied work – contribute to projects ranging from flood defences and quays to marine civil infrastructure.
• Professional development – work closely with senior leadership and gain support for professional qualifications and continued learning.
• Inclusive culture – we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.
• Attractive package – competitive salary, discretionary bonus scheme, pension, generous holiday allowance and potential for travel

• Hours:
  
  Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Working pattern:
  Office and Site Based when required. This could require overnight stays.
• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time

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