Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) – Highways & Groundworks Location: Plymouth
Duration: 6 Months
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Engagement: Full-time or Part-time Considered
Rate: up to £500 per shift
We are currently recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a £6m highways and infrastructure scheme in Plymouth, working on behalf of a specialist subcontractor.
This is a strong opportunity for a QS with proven highways and groundworks experience to contribute commercially to the successful delivery of a fast-moving civil engineering project.
Project Scope: Highway and infrastructure works
Road widening schemes
Roundabout construction
General groundworks and associated civils
Key Responsibilities: Commercial management of subcontract packages
Cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
Preparing and agreeing valuations and variations
Managing final accounts
Working closely with site teams, clients, and key stakeholders
Driving financial performance across the project lifecycle
Requirements: Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor within highways and/or groundworks
Solid understanding of civil engineering and road schemes
Subcontractor background highly desirable
Strong commercial awareness and multi-tasking ability
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
What's on Offer: up to £500 per shift, dependent on experience
Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time available)
Immediate start for the right candidate
Opportunity to work on a high-value, technically interesting project
If you're an experienced QS available for your next contract and looking for a flexible, well-paid role in Plymouth, we'd be keen to hear from you.
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