Job Description:

Heavy Civils (Structures – Highways)

Role Overview

We are working with a leading civil engineering contractor who is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support their Southern Region.

The role will initially be based on either a £12m highways scheme or a major infrastructure project at the Port of Dover, involving the construction of new entry and exit systems.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take a leading role in the commercial management of projects, supporting delivery teams and mentoring junior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting and developing junior members of the team.
• Managing project profitability and commercial performance.
• Monitoring costs against budgets and forecasts.
• Identifying risks and implementing control measures.
• Preparing estimates and cost plans.
• Procuring subcontractors and preparing subcontract documentation.
• Managing subcontractor payments including interim and final accounts.
• Handling variations under the main contract.
• Supporting the resolution of commercial disputes where required.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual, quality and safety standards.

About You

To be considered, you should have a strong commercial background within civil engineering, ideally on highways schemes.

Requirements:

• Experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering projects.
• Strong highways project experience with a main contractor.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractors and leading commercial processes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Solid numeracy and IT capability.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally.

What’s On Offer?

• Long-term work secured in the region.
• Supportive team with a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to take real ownership on a major scheme.
• Clear progression as the business continues to grow.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Pension matched up to 8%.
• Early finish at 13:00 every Friday.
• On-site parking.
• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary).
• Additional benefits including cycle-to-work scheme, wellbeing support, and social events.