Senior Quantity Surveyor
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | West Sussex, South Central |
| Sector | Highways & Infrastructure |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Alex Wasawo |
| Job Ref | 19646 |
- Description
Linear Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established civil engineering contractor to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their Southern Region.
This role will initially support a major critical infrastructure scheme near Eastbourne, East Sussex, commencing in early 2026. The 18-month programme includes highways and bridge construction works and offers the opportunity to play a key commercial role on a high-profile civils project.
The Role
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial management of the scheme, ensuring profitability and contractual compliance throughout. Duties will include:
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Mentoring and supporting junior commercial staff
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Monitoring costs against budgets and maximising contract profitability
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Identifying and managing commercial risks
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Procurement and management of subcontractors
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Assessment and certification of subcontract payments
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Management and agreement of variations
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Supporting dispute resolution where required
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Ensuring compliance with quality, safety and environmental procedures
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
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Strong background in civil engineering projects, ideally highways and structures
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Experience administering NEC contracts
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Strong commercial acumen, numeracy and IT skills
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills
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Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel within the region
Package & Benefits
The company offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including:
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Company car or car allowance
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Hybrid working
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Pension contribution (matched up to 8%)
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Life assurance (4x salary)
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option to purchase more)
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Early finish every Friday
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Training and development programmes
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Cycle-to-work scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Social and charity events
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking business that actively encourages career progression within the civils sector.
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