Senior Quantity Surveyor
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | West Sussex, South Central |
| Sector | Highways & Infrastructure |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Alasdair Starmore |
| Job Ref | 19737 |
- 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