Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Devon and Cornwall
- Permanent·Hybrid
- Full time
- £70,000 - £74,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor | Civil Engineering
Exeter / Plymouth | £70k - £75k + £9,000 Car Allowance + Bonus
The Opportunity
We’re recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for an established civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across Devon and Cornwall.
You’ll take commercial responsibility for circa £50m of projects, including:
Reservoirs Flood alleviation schemes Bridges and structures Highways Major civil engineering infrastructure The Role
Working closely with the commercial, design and delivery teams, you’ll be responsible for:
Commercial management of major civils projects Applications, valuations and cost reporting Subcontract procurement and account management Variations and compensation events Forecasting, cost and value management Contractual and commercial risk Client and supply chain negotiations Monthly financial reporting Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff About You
We’re looking for an experienced QS with a strong contracting background across civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, utilities or heavy civils.
You’ll ideally have:
Strong civil engineering Quantity Surveying experience Good working knowledge of NEC Subcontract procurement and commercial management experience Strong forecasting and cost reporting skills Relevant QS, Commercial Management or construction qualification Good communication and negotiation skills The Package £70k - £75k salary £9,000 car allowance Annual company bonus Pension matched up to 10% Hybrid working Chartership support Professional development Long-term career progression Major projects across Devon and Cornwall Interested? If you’re a Senior QS looking for serious civils projects, a strong package and long-term work in the South West, let’s have a conversation


