Senior Quantity Surveyor

Navartis; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial and financial aspects of marine infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, including 3 years at a senior level. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Private healthcare

26 days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• At least 3 years at senior level.
• Proven experience delivering marine, coastal, or civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial and financial aspects of marine infrastructure projects.
• Manage project budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Lead procurement processes and subcontractor negotiations.
• Prepare and manage claims and dispute resolutions.

Skills

Quantity Surveying expertise

Commercial awareness

Cost management

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

Oversee all commercial and financial aspects of marine infrastructure projects, ensuring profitability and value optimisation.

Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, and cash flow forecasts.

Conduct regular cost-value reconciliations (CVRs) and financial performance reviews.

Manage procurement processes, tender evaluations, and subcontractor negotiations.

Administer NEC and other standard form contracts, ensuring full compliance and effective risk management.

Prepare and manage claims, variations, and dispute resolutions.

Lead cost control, financial reporting, and commercial reviews with senior management.

Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, acting as a key commercial representative.

Provide leadership, mentoring and training to junior Quantity Surveyors.

Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements across all projects.

Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Minimum 7+ years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role, with at least 3 years at senior level.

Proven experience delivering marine, coastal, or civil engineering projects.

Strong working knowledge of contract management (NEC preferred).

Excellent commercial awareness, cost management and negotiation skills.

Confident communicator with the ability to engage at all levels, both internally and externally.

Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Package & Benefits

Competitive salary (DOE)

Company pension and private healthcare

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (office / site / home)

Ongoing professional development and training support

Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects across the UK

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career within a market-leading infrastructure business, then this is the opportunity for you.

Apply today or contact Navartis for more information.