Senior Quantity Surveyor

An established and highly successful civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Southern Region team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure projects, involving the construction of critical new infrastructure. With a history spanning more than 70 years, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the highways, bridges, flood defence, environmental and transportation sectors.

Operating across multiple regional offices, the company continues to secure major framework agreements and high‑profile projects, supported by a strong financial position and a healthy forward order book.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8%
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday
• Early finish every Friday initiative
• Extensive training and professional development programmes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on‑site parking

Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Manage the commercial aspects of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from inception through to completion
• Support, mentor and develop junior commercial team members
• Maximise profitability across contracts and ensure commercial objectives are achieved
• Monitor contract costs against budgets and provide accurate forecasting
• Identify commercial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and commercial reports
• Procure subcontractors, including the preparation and negotiation of subcontract documentation
• Assess and certify interim and final subcontractor payments
• Prepare, negotiate and agree main contract variations
• Assist with the preparation of documentation relating to dispute resolution, including adjudications and arbitrations
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with quality, safety and environmental standards and company procedures
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure successful project delivery

• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment
• Strong background working on civil engineering and infrastructure projects, particularly highways schemes
• Demonstrable experience administering and managing NEC forms of contract
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ambitious and proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Innovative problem‑solving skills and confidence working across multiple levels within a construction environment
• Strong numerical, analytical and IT skills
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel across the Southern Region as required