Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Melior Associates
  • Eastleigh, Hampshire
  • Oct 15, 2025
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineer Health & Safety Management

Job Description

Excellent opportunities for a Civils Senior Quantity Surveyor working for hugely successful civil engineering companies covering Hampshire, Dorset and Somerset

Experience in civil engineering is required,

Experience in the water sector would be advantageous

Locations for the role are either Eastleigh, Southampton or Poole

Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor your role will include but not limited to the following;

  • Establish and maintain the Operations/Commercial partnership required to meet the needs of each project.
  • Monitor manage risk & associated budgets
  • Monitor performance standards & quality.
  • Procure subcontractors at lower than Tender sums whenever possible. Seek to negotiate the best price for the company.
  • Build strong relationships with clients & their representatives.
  • Establish & actively promote working relationships between the department, through effective communication & ensuring Company procedures are followed.
  • Fully understand the Contract and scope of work and advise/communicate to relevant project team members.
  • Discuss and develop procurement strategy with team members & in accordance with the contract programme. Monitor & update as necessary .
  • Submit timely applications for payments to ensure cash can be collected in accordance with the Contract.
  • Recover retentions in accordance with the Contract.
  • Recognise opportunity & potential for increased value.
  • Evaluate & submit prices in a timely fashion to achieve optimum outcome. Wherever possible pre price variations to maximise returns.
  • Review costs & value in conjunction with the site time to ensure timely & accurate forecasting.
  • Manage subcontractors effectively & in accordance with their terms & conditions.
  • Provide support & development to other members of the project team.
  • Assist with the day to day running of the commercial department & deputising for the Manager QS during their absence

Skills & Knowledge of the Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Contract awareness
  • Finance
  • Understanding of Tendering & Procurement processes
  • QHSE legislation

Experience Requirements for the Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Civil Engineering environment
  • Experience of Dispute resolution (desirable)
  • Understanding of CVR s & financial reports (desirable)
  • NEC3,4, ECC, ICE & JCT full contract awareness

Technology skills

  • IT Microsoft Office skills -Evision, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Business Collaborator
  • Understanding of company computer based cost recording systems

Ideal Qualifications Required

  • Preferably HNC or Degree educated in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership (RICS) (desirable)

On offer is a highly competitive salary package coupled with a fantastic career opportunity for the right Senior Quantity Surveyor

If this is of interest Apply now