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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job in Carkeel, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12, England, UK
Listing for: Girling Jones Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 65000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Carkeel

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Up to £70,000 + £8,000 Car Allowance | Hybrid Working | Plymouth / Cornwall

Major projects. Long-term AMP8 work. A strong package without needing to be on the road five days a week.

A leading UK Civil Engineering contractor is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of key projects across the South West Water AMP8 framework.

Plymouth is an ideal base. Projects are predominantly across Cornwall, with hybrid working and typically just one day per month in Exeter.

The Role

This is a hands-on commercial position with plenty of autonomy. As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll manage projects from a commercial perspective, working alongside operational teams, clients and senior management to keep performance on track.

You'll be responsible for:
 
Commercial management of multiple infrastructure projects.
NEC contracts, risk and opportunity management.
CVRs, forecasting, cash flow and financial reporting.
Variations, subcontract procurement and final accounts.
Commercial negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
Supporting and developing junior members of the commercial team.  What You'll Need

You'll be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
You'll need strong NEC knowledge, solid commercial and financial management skills, and the confidence to take ownership of projects and make commercially sound decisions.

The Package

There's plenty on offer beyond the basic salary:
 
Salary up to £70,000
£8,000 car allowance or EV company vehicle
Strong company pension
Healthcare
26 days' holiday + bank holidays
Hybrid working
Long-term South West Water AMP8 workload

Career development and progression  If you want commercial responsibility, long-term infrastructure work and a role that works well from a Plymouth base, this is one to consider.

Apply now to find out more
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
Additional Information / Benefits
Juicy Benefits Package
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