Senior Quantity Surveyor

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