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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 58,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Plymouth, Devon

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Our client, a leading engineering and design consultancy, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Plymouth.

The team is looking for a well-rounded Senior Quantity Surveyor with both pre- and post-contract experience across infrastructure projects. Exposure to one or more of the following sectors would be beneficial:

  * Highways (national or local transport)

  * Rail

  * Energy (including nuclear, renewables, or carbon capture)

  * Utilities (water, telecoms, etc.)

  * Defence

  * Aviation

You won’t be expected to have expertise in every area, but a strong foundation in quantity surveying and a drive to develop further within complex infrastructure is key. This role offers the chance to add real value through commercial insight, best practice, and problem-solving across a diverse project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities of Senior Quantity Surveyor:

  * Manage commercial aspects of infrastructure projects across both pre- and post-contract stages

  * Administer contracts, particularly under NEC forms, ensuring compliance and effective change management

  * Support procurement processes, including preparation and evaluation of tender documentation (ITT)

  * Monitor project costs, forecasts, and risks, ensuring robust financial control and reporting

  * Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery

  * Contribute to value engineering and the development of innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions

  * Lead or support on project delivery, including mentoring and developing junior team members

  * Build and maintain strong client relationships, with opportunities to contribute to wider business development activities

Experience Required for Senior Quantity Surveyor:

  * Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline

  * Working towards, or already holding, professional chartership (e.g. RICS or equivalent)

  * Experience administering NEC contracts and commercially managing infrastructure projects

  * Knowledge of standard methods of measurement, including Highways and CESMM

  * Strong understanding of procurement processes and tender documentation (including ITT preparation)

  * Good grasp of construction techniques and modern delivery methods

  * Ability to manage projects with a degree of autonomy

  * Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

  * Strong communication skills, with experience working across multiple teams and stakeholders

  * Interest in mentoring, client engagement, and contributing to business growth

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