Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Kent | Folkestone / Dover Area

Permanent | Hybrid Working Available

An established and growing civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Southern Region commercial team. This opportunity offers involvement in major infrastructure projects across Kent, including highways improvements and significant works associated with the Port of Dover.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take a leading commercial position on complex civil engineering schemes while supporting the development of junior team members.

The Opportunity

Working closely with project and commercial leadership teams, you will be responsible for driving commercial performance, maintaining financial control, and ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual and business objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing the commercial performance of projects from pre-construction through to final account.
Producing cost reports, forecasts, estimates, and financial analysis.
Identifying commercial risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
Procuring and managing subcontract packages.
Preparing and administering subcontract agreements and associated documentation.
Reviewing, valuing, and certifying subcontractor applications for payment.
Managing variations, compensation events, and change control processes.
Supporting the resolution of contractual and commercial disputes where required.
Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and industry standards.
Providing guidance and mentoring to Assistant and Quantity Surveyors within the team.

Candidate Requirements

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong commercial acumen and a proven background in civil engineering contracting.

You should have:

Previous experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor position.
A track record of working for a main contractor on highways or wider civil engineering projects.
Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts.
Excellent commercial management and cost control capabilities.
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.
Good IT and numerical skills with a strong attention to detail.
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across regional project locations when required.

Salary & Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

Hybrid working arrangements
Company car or car allowance
Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
Life assurance cover
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee benefits and discount platform
Free parking at operational sites
Company social events and charity initiatives
Structured career progression opportunities
Early finish every Friday through the company's popular flexible working initiative

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful civil engineering contractor delivering key infrastructure projects across the Southeast while benefiting from genuine long-term career development and progression