Senior Quantity Surveyor

FINTEC recruit Limited; West Alvington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the expanding commercial team, delivering complex marine and civil engineering projects in Devon. The role involves leading cost management, preparing tenders, and overseeing procurement. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in civil engineering, strong negotiation skills, and a relevant degree. This position offers a competitive salary plus bonuses, as well as flexibility for remote or on-site work across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering or marine infrastructure.
• Strong track record in cost management, CVRs, forecasting, and contract negotiation.
• Solid understanding of UK construction contracts (NEC, JCT or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, forecasting, and value reporting across assigned projects.
• Prepare tenders, bills of quantities, variations, and claims.
• Monitor cost/value reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow, and margin performance.

Skills

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS or CICES (or working towards)

Job description

Elevate Your Career as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Marine Civil Engineering - Based in Devon, UK. We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the expanding commercial team at TMS as we continue to deliver complex, high-value marine and civil engineering projects. This position offers a competitive salary plus bonus scheme and car allowance, based at Dawlish, Devon head office.

Location: Head Office, remote or hybrid (to be agreed), site visits and on-site across the UK as required

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, forecasting, and value reporting across assigned projects.
• Prepare tenders, bills of quantities, variations, and claims; negotiate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor cost/value reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow, and margin performance.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor management, ensuring compliance and risk control.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams and mentor junior quantity surveyors.
• Ensure commercial governance, timely valuations, and accurate final accounts.
• Experience in marine infrastructure, flood defence, coastal engineering, or civil construction will be highly advantageous.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• MRICS or CICES (or working towards) is desirable.
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering or marine infrastructure.
• Strong track record in cost management, CVRs, forecasting, and contract negotiation.
• Solid understanding of UK construction contracts (NEC, JCT or equivalent).
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in marine, coastal, or flood defence projects.
• Familiarity with marine plant hire, piling, or commercial diving.
• Knowledge of digital commercial systems and reporting tools.

To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website