Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Build Recruitment
  • Truro, Cornwall
  • 03/04/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineer Management

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Groundworks / Civil Engineering

Truro, Cornwall

£50 - 70k Dependant on experience

A well-established and growing civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of multiple groundworks and infrastructure projects.

This is a strong opportunity for a commercially astute QS who is confident operating at senior level and managing key client relationships.

The Role

  • Commercial management of several live groundworks / civil engineering projects

  • Full responsibility for valuations, variations, cost reporting, and final accounts

  • Leading commercial and contractual discussions with senior clients

  • Supporting project teams with commercial strategy and risk management

  • Working closely with senior management to drive project profitability

The Candidate

  • Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within groundworks and/or civil engineering

  • Comfortable managing multiple projects concurrently

  • Strong commercial awareness and solid contractual knowledge

  • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred)

  • Confident communicator with a professional, client-facing approach

What s on Offer

  • Competitive salary package (dependent on experience)

  • Long-term career progression with a stable contractor

  • Exposure to high-value and technically challenging projects

  • Supportive management team and professional working environment

To apply or for more information, please contact Sarah on (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.