Senior Quantity Surveyor

An established and highly successful civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Southern Region team. With a history spanning more than 70 years, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the highways, bridges, flood defence, environmental and transportation sectors. Operating across multiple regional offices, the company continues to secure major framework agreements and high-profile projects, supported by a strong financial position and a healthy forward order book.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading infrastructure contractor and play a key role in the delivery of a major civil engineering scheme near Eastbourne, East Sussex.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of the project, working closely with operational teams to ensure successful delivery while maximising commercial performance. The role offers excellent long-term career prospects within a growing and supportive organisation.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Company car or car allowance
Hybrid working arrangements
Annual bonus scheme
Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
Company pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8%
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday
Early finish every Friday through the company's flexible working initiative
Extensive training and professional development programmes
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee benefits platform
Free on-site parking
Company social events and charity initiatives throughout the year
Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing and supportive business

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

Lead the commercial management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from contract award through to final account
Support, mentor and develop junior commercial team members
Maximise contract profitability and identify opportunities to improve project performance
Monitor project costs against budgets and provide accurate forecasting and reporting
Identify commercial risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
Prepare estimates, valuations and commercial reports
Procure subcontractors and suppliers, including the preparation and negotiation of subcontract documentation
Assess, certify and process interim and final subcontractor payments
Prepare, negotiate and agree variations, compensation events and change management processes
Assist with the preparation of documentation relating to dispute resolution, including adjudications and arbitrations
Work closely with operational and project delivery teams to support successful project outcomes
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and environmental policies

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements

Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
Strong background working on civil engineering and infrastructure projects
Highways and bridge construction experience highly desirable
Demonstrable experience administering and managing NEC forms of contract
Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge
Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
Ambitious and proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team
Innovative problem-solving skills and confidence working across all levels of a construction environment
Strong numerical, analytical and IT skills
Experience mentoring and supporting junior commercial staff
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel across the Southern Region as requiredBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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