Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils/RC Frame/Groundworks

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Kent & Essex Sector: Civil Engineering | Groundworks | Reinforced Concrete (RC) Frames

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of our client, an established contractor specialising in civil engineering, groundworks and reinforced concrete frame packages.

With a strong pipeline of projects across Kent and Essex, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for overseeing significant projects, with individual project values reaching £40M+.

The Role

You will play a key role in managing the commercial delivery of multiple projects, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance and effective commercial management throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners, you will oversee the commercial aspects of projects across the following packages:

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Civil engineering and infrastructure works.

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Reinforced concrete (RC) frame packages.

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Groundworks and substructure packages.

Key Responsibilities

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Take full commercial responsibility for projects valued up to £40M+.

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Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost reports and cash flow.

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Oversee subcontractor procurement, negotiation and account management.

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Manage valuations, variations, applications for payment and final accounts.

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Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

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Ensure contractual obligations and commercial procedures are adhered to.

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Work closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and operational teams.

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Monitor project performance, margins and overall profitability.

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Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in civil engineering, groundworks and/or reinforced concrete frame projects.

You will ideally have:

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Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level.

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A strong background within a civil engineering, groundworks or RC frame contractor.

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Experience managing projects or packages with values of £40M+.

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Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge.

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Strong subcontractor management and procurement experience.

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The ability to manage multiple projects and oversee commercial teams where required.

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Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

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A proactive and commercially driven approach.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a contractor with an established presence across the civil engineering and construction sectors, offering exposure to substantial projects and the opportunity to play a key role in their commercial success.

Project coverage: Kent and Essex.

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity and have a background in civils, groundworks or RC frames, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion