Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Melior Associates
  • Poole, Dorset
  • Nov 12, 2025
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineer Health & Safety Management Architect and Design

Job Description

Excellent opportunity for a Civils Senior Quantity Surveyor working for a hugely successful civil engineering company based in Dorset

Experience in civil engineering & water sector is required,

The position can be based in Poole/ and or Wimborne

Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

  • Supporting the Programme Manager in the management of MMBs contracts, project forecasting, and reporting to senior commercial staff on all aspects of project governance
  • 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
  • Expereince on major Design & Build schemes
  • Experience of Dispute resolution (desirable)
  • Understanding of CVR s & financial reports (desirable)
  • NEC3,4, ECC, ICE & JCT full contract awarenes

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)

This is a long-term role

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