Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bekk R Solutions; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Medical cover

25 days leave

Birthday & volunteering days off

Job summary

Bekk R Solutions seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor for Plymouth/Exeter in a major UK engineering and services project. The role focuses on robust financial management, contractual compliance, and clear commercial reporting throughout the lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring experience on large-scale projects, NEC4/NEC3 and JCT contract knowledge, and strong communication and stakeholder skills. Competitive package and clear career progression on offer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong background in change management and subcontract administration.
• Good working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 and JCT contracts.
• Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first approach across all commercial activities.
• Ensure full compliance with legal, contractual and company processes.
• Interpret and manage contract terms, risks and opportunities to maximise commercial outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records to protect contractual entitlements.
• Work with operational teams to clarify risk, progress and commercial status.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment with variations and compensation events substantiation.
• Manage subcontract accounts through to final account settlement with support.
• Monitor project progress and provide internal commercial reporting.
• Ensure timely delivery of project reports, certificates and payments.
• Support negotiations to agree final accounts with the client.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

QS degree or HNC/HND

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor sought, Plymouth / Exeter. Large project exposure and NEC contract knowledge would be advantageous. This is an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a progressive business offering stability and ample amounts of onward growth.

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading UK engineering and services business, supporting the commercial delivery of major, complex projects. You'll play a key role in ensuring robust financial management, strong contractual compliance and clear commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safety‑first approach across all commercial activities
• Ensure full compliance with legal, contractual and company processes
• Interpret and manage contract terms, risks and opportunities to maximise commercial outcomes
• Maintain accurate records to protect contractual entitlements
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure clarity on risk, progress and commercial status
• Prepare and submit applications for payment, including substantiation of variations and compensation events
• Manage subcontract accounts through to final account settlement (with support where required)
• Monitor project progress and provide accurate internal commercial reporting
• Ensure timely delivery of project reports, applications, certificates and payments
• Support negotiations to agree final account with the client

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor working on large‑scale construction or engineering projects
• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong background in change management and subcontract administration
• Good working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 and JCT contracts
• Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills

In return?

• We are offering a competitive package to include basic (DoE, £60,000 - £75,000), car / allowance, 25 days leave (+ birthdays, and volunteering days off), medical, and various there on as assumed of a national leader.