Senior Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Brixham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Civil Engineering Main Contractor in Devon seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Major Projects team. This role involves overseeing commercial functions for a significant infrastructure programme supporting the Royal Navy. Ideal candidates possess a QS-related degree, extensive NEC contract experience, and a strong background in main contract management.

Benefits

Up to 26 weeks maternity leave

Pregnancy loss leave

Surrogacy leave

Flexible working

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• QS-related Degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in NEC 3/4 contracts and main contract management essential.
• UK Driving Licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Commercial function for a £2bn infrastructure programme.
• Prepare and review financial and contractual performance reports.
• Manage certification and payment of subcontractor accounts.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Contract management

Financial budgeting and reporting

Dispute resolution

Education

QS-related Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Highways & Civil Engineering

A Senior Quantity Surveyor is currently required to join the Commercial team of a Civil Engineering Main Contractor based in Devon.

The company operates as a Tier 1 Contractor across sectors including Highways, Rail, Construction, and Building, with regional offices in Plymouth, Exeter, and Bristol.

Typical projects involve roads & sewers, foundations, infrastructure, major housing developments, and Highways.

The primary responsibility is to join the Major Projects team and lead/support the Commercial function for a £2bn, 10-year infrastructure programme supporting the Royal Navy’s submarine maintenance on an NEC4 contract.

Key Duties:

1. Provide commercial input, including financial and contractual performance reports to Directors.
2. Help exceed business targets and KPIs.
3. Prepare monthly cost/value reports and review results.
4. Produce and review commercial reports.
5. Physically measure works and agree measurements with clients and subcontractors.
6. Manage certification and payment of subcontractor accounts, monitoring against forecasts.
7. Maximize cash flow by ensuring timely payments.

Key Requirements:

• QS-related Degree or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience supporting design, consulting, and highways contracts, particularly under NEC 3/4.
• Successful main contract management experience.
• Experience in supply chain procurement, management, and accounting.
• Experience in dispute resolution and avoidance.
• Experience in financial budgeting and reporting.
• Promotes an inclusive working environment.
• UK Driving Licence is essential.

The organization undertakes some of the UK's most iconic projects, including Hinckley Point C, and values diversity and inclusion. They offer policies such as up to 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, flexible working, discounts, and support for professional development.

To apply or for more information, please contact Laura Stephenson.