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Cathedral Appointments | B Corp; Exeter; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure organization is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial and financial management of high-value projects. The role involves leading cost management, contract administration, and mentoring of junior surveyors. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in quantity surveying within civil engineering or offshore construction. Competitive salary of up to £70k plus benefits including pension and private medical insurance is offered.

Benefits

Company bonus eligibility

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 10 percent matched contribution

Private medical insurance and life assurance

Opportunities for career progression and professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quantity surveying within civil engineering, marine, or offshore construction.
• Strong expertise in contract management and commercial negotiation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management activities including estimating, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee contract preparation, negotiation, and administration.
• Drive procurement strategies and evaluate supplier bids.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial negotiation

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Up to £70k DOE | Onsite | Dawlish

Our client is a well-established organisation delivering technically complex infrastructure projects across marine and coastal environments. Known for maintaining strong commercial discipline and high-quality project outcomes, the business is committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. They are now seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial capability and support the successful delivery of diverse, high-value projects.

Role Overview

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial, contractual, and financial management of multiple concurrent infrastructure projects. Working closely with internal teams, clients, and suppliers, you will ensure robust cost control, effective contract administration, and strategic commercial decision-making. This senior role offers the opportunity to influence commercial strategy while mentoring and supporting junior surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management activities, including estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee the preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts, ensuring risks are identified and managed.
• Drive procurement strategies, evaluate supplier bids, and negotiate commercially advantageous terms.
• Support and mentor junior commercial team members, contributing to best practice and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in quantity surveying within civil engineering, marine, or offshore construction.
• Strong expertise in contract management, commercial negotiation, and financial forecasting.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline; professional accreditation desirable.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Up to £70k DOE
• Company bonus eligibility.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with up to 10 percent matched contribution.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Opportunities for site exposure, career progression, and ongoing professional development.

If you are a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to play a key role in shaping successful infrastructure projects, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply today for a confidential discussion.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruiter: Dan Martin

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