Senior QS (Civil Engineering)

FBR Construction Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established team in Exeter, England. This role involves overseeing the commercial aspects of marine infrastructure projects, providing financial management, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost estimation and contract management, and will be responsible for mentoring junior surveyors. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading commercial aspects of construction projects.
• Proven track record of financial efficiency and cost control.
• Ability to mentor junior surveyors and manage contractual compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management of marine infrastructure projects.
• Develop cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and commercial improvements.
• Manage high-value contracts and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial management

Cost estimation

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Job description

One of our long standing civil engineering contractor clients are seeking a full time Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established commercial team in the South West of England.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for leading the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple marine infrastructure projects, ensuring financial efficiency, risk management, and value optimisation. This role involves high-level cost control, strategic procurement, contract management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful and high-quality project delivery. As a senior member of the Commercial Team, the Senior Quantity Surveyor provides guidance and mentoring to junior surveyors while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial management of multiple marine infrastructure projects, ensuring profitability and efficiency.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts for projects.
• Conduct cost-value reconciliation's (CVRs) and financial performance reviews.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, value engineering, and commercial improvements.
• Manage project profit and loss (P&L) reporting and ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Manage the preparation, negotiation, and administration of high-value contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, legal requirements, and industry standards.