Senior Quantity Surveyor

RG Setsquare; West Wick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the South West seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial performance of major projects. Responsibilities include cost control, negotiations, and compliance with contractual procedures. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in civil engineering, particularly in earthworks and infrastructure, along with a relevant degree. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Car allowance or company vehicle

Pension and comprehensive benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within civil engineering.
• Strong expertise in NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of projects from procurement to final account.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree subcontract and client valuations.
• Undertake cost control, forecasting and financial reporting.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

South West (Somerset-based) | Civil Engineering & Earthworks

Competitive salary + car allowance + benefits

Permanent | Full-time

About the Role

Our client, a well-established civil engineering contractor with over five decades of operational excellence, is seeking a highly capable Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The business is renowned for delivering large-scale earthworks, quarrying, highways, infrastructure and plant-supported construction projects throughout the South West and UK.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the commercial performance of major projects from tender through to final account. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected, long-standing contractor with strong order books, modern plant resources, and a reputation for stability and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of civil engineering and earthworks projects from procurement to final account
• Prepare, negotiate and agree subcontract and client valuations
• Undertake cost control, forecasting and financial reporting
• Assess, value and negotiate variations and compensation events
• Support project teams with commercial advice and risk management
• Manage subcontract procurement, payments and contract administration
• Ensure compliance with contractual and company procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial processes

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within civil engineering
• Strong expertise in NEC and / or JCT forms of contract
• Background in earthworks, infrastructure, highways, or heavy civil engineering advantageous
• Excellent numeracy, analytical and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple live projects
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline preferred
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Pension and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to work with a long-established, reputable contractor
• Supportive environment with strong career progression pathways

How to Apply

If youre a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge in the civil engineering sector, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and contact details and we will be in touch for a confidential discussion.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy