Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering
Location: East Sussex (Near Eastbourne)
Employment Type: Full Time
Sector: Highways & Major Infrastructure
We're working with a well-established civil engineering contractor who is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Southern Region commercial team.
The successful candidate will be based on a major infrastructure scheme near Eastbourne in East Sussex. This project involves the delivery of significant highways upgrades and bridge construction works. It presents a strong opportunity to take ownership of a key regional project within a stable and well-structured business.
Overview of the Role
This position plays a key role in the commercial delivery of a major civil engineering project. You will be responsible for ensuring strong financial control, effective risk management, and robust contractual administration throughout the lifecycle of the scheme.
Working closely with operational and project teams, you will help drive performance while also supporting the development of junior commercial staff within the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for commercial performance across assigned works
- Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team
- Monitor project costs and ensure alignment with budgets and forecasts
- Manage subcontract procurement and associated contract documentation
- Assess, value, and agree subcontractor applications for payment
- Prepare and negotiate variations and compensation events
- Identify commercial risks and support mitigation strategies
- Produce cost reports, estimates, and financial forecasts
- Assist with contractual correspondence and dispute-related matters where required
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and all health, safety, quality, and environmental standards
About You
We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in civil engineering projects and main contractor environments.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
- Experience delivering highways, bridge, or wider infrastructure projects
- Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Strong numerical and analytical ability
- Confident communication skills with stakeholders at all levels
- A proactive and adaptable approach to problem solving
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally as required
What's on Offer
The successful candidate will join a supportive and growing organisation offering long-term development and a strong benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary plus company car or car allowance
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
- Life assurance cover
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to purchase additional days)
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discounts and benefits platform
- Regular company events and social activities
- Early finish every Friday as part of a flexible working culture
Apply
This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take a leading role on a significant infrastructure project while continuing to develop within a forward-thinking civil engineering business.
