Senior Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes and Reece; Brighton; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in Brighton, UK, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage RC Frame, Groundworks and Local Roads/Infrastructure packages on a major construction project. You will take commercial ownership, lead subcontract procurement, prepare valuations and payments, and monitor costs in line with contract requirements.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager and project team, you will ensure accurate reporting, manage variations and cash flow, and drive commercial performance while

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Strong experience with RC Frame and Groundworks packages.
• Experience with infrastructure, highways or local roads packages advantageous.
• Strong subcontract procurement and commercial management experience.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of multiple packages.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for RC Frame, Groundworks and Local Roads packages.
• Manage subcontract procurement, tendering and package appointments.
• Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment and variations.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and cash flow.
• Assess subcontractor applications and payments.
• Manage change control, variations and commercial negotiations.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure contractual compliance and accurate commercial reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and the project team.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor

RC Frame

Groundworks

Infrastructure

Subcontract procurement

Commercial management

Contracts knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Independence

Job description

Reference: SQSBrighton_1793810426
Posted: November 4, 2026

Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Rate: £400-£450 per day (CIS or Ltd)

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to join our team on a major construction project in Brighton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for key packages across a varied and challenging development, including RC Frame, Groundworks and Local Roads/Infrastructure.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager and wider project team, you will play a key role in managing the commercial performance of these packages, ensuring works are delivered efficiently and in line with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for RC Frame, Groundworks and Local Roads packages.
• Manage subcontract procurement, tendering and package appointments.
• Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment and variations.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and cash flow.
• Assess subcontractor applications and payments.
• Manage change control, variations and commercial negotiations.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure contractual compliance and accurate commercial reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and the project team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Strong experience with RC Frame and Groundworks packages.
• Experience with infrastructure, highways or local roads packages advantageous.
• Strong subcontract procurement and commercial management experience.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of multiple packages.

The Opportunity

• CIS or Ltd company payment.
• Brighton-based project.
• Opportunity to manage significant structural, groundworks and infrastructure packages.
• Immediate interview availability for suitable candidates.