Senior Quantity Surveyor

SER Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of projects in highways and civil engineering. Candidates should have extensive experience in areas like earthworks and drainage, along with strong analytical and negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary, career progression, and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression and development opportunities

Exposure to major civil engineering projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QS or Senior QS within the civil engineering sector.
• Strong working knowledge of earthworks, drainage, highways, and road construction.
• Excellent contractual knowledge (NEC/JCT).

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of civil engineering projects.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate valuations and variations.
• Ensure accurate cost forecasting, budget control, and risk management.

Skills

Earthworks

Drainage

Road construction

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

NEC Contracts

JCT Contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Highways & Civil Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in earthworks, drainage, and road construction to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile projects across the highways and civil engineering sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage commercial aspects of civil engineering projects, with a focus on highways, earthworks, and drainage.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate valuations and variations.
• Ensure accurate cost forecasting, budget control, and risk management.
• Support site teams with contractual and commercial guidance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a QS or Senior QS within the civil engineering sector.
• Strong working knowledge of earthworks, drainage, highways, and road construction.
• Excellent contractual knowledge (NEC/JCT).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Exposure to major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking working environment.

If you are a proactive, commercially-minded QS with a passion for civil engineering, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join a team delivering projects that make a real difference.

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