Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) – Highways & Groundworks
Location: Plymouth
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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 xkybehq 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.