Senior Quantity Surveyor

8 Days Old

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure Project
Eastbourne

Due to continued growth, an established, privately owned civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its regional team. The business delivers infrastructure projects across the UK, specialising in highways, structures, and water, and operates through long-term frameworks with public sector clients. With a strong track record, turnover exceeding £100m, and a collaborative, stable working environment, the company is committed to employee development, safety, and sustainability.

The role will initially support a major infrastructure scheme in the South of England, involving highways and bridge works, with a programme of approximately 18 months starting in early 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide support and mentoring to junior team members

* Maximise contract profitability

* Cost estimation, monitoring project costs against budgets

* Identify potential risks and evaluate mitigation strategies

* Procure subcontractors, including preparing subcontract documentation

* Assess and certify interim and final payments to subcontractors

* Prepare and agree contract variations

* Assist in the preparation of documentation for dispute resolution (e.g. adjudication or arbitration)

* Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards, as well as internal procedures

Requirements:

* Strong communication skills with a proactive and flexible approach

* Ability to demonstrate innovative problem-solving and negotiation skills across multiple levels within a construction environment

* High level of numeracy and strong IT skills

* Experience working on civil engineering projects with a main contractor

* Previous experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role using NEC contracts

* Willingness to travel regionally and hold a valid UK driving licence

Benefits:

* Competitive benefits package and career development opportunities

* Life assurance (e.g. multiple of annual salary)

* Hybrid working arrangements

* Company vehicle or allowance

* Pension scheme with employer contribution

* Early finish on Fridays

* Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to purchase additional leave

* Access to training and development programmes

* Cycle-to-work scheme

* Employee assistance programme

* Employee benefits platform
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Location:
Eastbourne
Salary:
£60,000 - £70,000 /annum + Package
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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