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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure Project
Eastbourne

Due to continued growth, an established, privately owned civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its regional team. The business delivers infrastructure projects across the UK, specialising in highways, structures, and water, and operates through long-term frameworks with public sector clients. With a strong track record, turnover exceeding £100m, and a collaborative, stable working environment, the company is committed to employee development, safety, and sustainability.

The role will initially support a major infrastructure scheme in the South of England, involving highways and bridge works, with a programme of approximately 18 months starting in early 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

  * Provide support and mentoring to junior team members

  * Maximise contract profitability

  * Cost estimation, monitoring project costs against budgets

  * Identify potential risks and evaluate mitigation strategies

  * Procure subcontractors, including preparing subcontract documentation

  * Assess and certify interim and final payments to subcontractors

  * Prepare and agree contract variations

  * Assist in the preparation of documentation for dispute resolution (e.g. adjudication or arbitration)

  * Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards, as well as internal procedures

Requirements:

  * Strong communication skills with a proactive and flexible approach

  * Ability to demonstrate innovative problem-solving and negotiation skills across multiple levels within a construction environment

  * High level of numeracy and strong IT skills

  * Experience working on civil engineering projects with a main contractor

  * Previous experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role using NEC contracts

  * Willingness to travel regionally and hold a valid UK driving licence

Benefits:

  * Competitive benefits package and career development opportunities

  * Life assurance (e.g. multiple of annual salary)

  * Hybrid working arrangements

  * Company vehicle or allowance

  * Pension scheme with employer contribution

  * Early finish on Fridays

  * Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to purchase additional leave

  * Access to training and development programmes

  * Cycle-to-work scheme

  * Employee assistance programme

  * Employee benefits platform

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