Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Newton Abbot
Permanent
 

We’re working with a specialist marine & heavy civils contractor, delivering complex marine and coastal infrastructure projects, who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their Commercial team.
This is a senior-level position with responsibility for the commercial, financial, and contractual performance of multiple high-value projects. You’ll play a key role in cost control, procurement strategy, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, while also mentoring junior surveyors and contributing to wider commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take the commercial lead across multiple marine & civils infrastructure projects
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, CVRs, and cash flow
• Oversee contract administration, variations, claims, and final accounts
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, driving value engineering and cost efficiencies
• Procurement strategies, negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers
• Provide P&L reporting and financial performance updates to senior leadership
• Support and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors

About You

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role
• Strong background in marine infrastructure, civil engineering, or heavy construction
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration and commercial risk management
• Confident managing high-value contracts and complex negotiations
• Strong leadership and mentoring capability
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (professional accreditation desirable)
• Comfortable travelling to sites as required

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £75,000, plus bonus scheme and car /car allowance
• Senior role with real influence across major marine projects
• Long-term career opportunity within a growing specialist contractor
• Exposure to complex, high-value infrastructure schemes
• Supportive commercial team and leadership environment

If you are interested in this role, please call Jo at Sphere Solutions for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).

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