Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Newton Abbot
Permanent
We’re working with a specialist marine & heavy civils contractor, delivering complex marine and coastal infrastructure projects, who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their Commercial team.
This is a senior-level position with responsibility for the commercial, financial, and contractual performance of multiple high-value projects. You’ll play a key role in cost control, procurement strategy, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, while also mentoring junior surveyors and contributing to wider commercial strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take the commercial lead across multiple marine & civils infrastructure projects
* Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, CVRs, and cash flow
* Oversee contract administration, variations, claims, and final accounts
* Identify commercial risks and opportunities, driving value engineering and cost efficiencies
* Procurement strategies, negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers
* Provide P&L reporting and financial performance updates to senior leadership
* Support and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors
About You
* Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role
* Strong background in marine infrastructure, civil engineering, or heavy construction
* Excellent knowledge of contract administration and commercial risk management
* Confident managing high-value contracts and complex negotiations
* Strong leadership and mentoring capability
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (professional accreditation desirable)
* Comfortable travelling to sites as required
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £75,000, plus bonus scheme and car /car allowance
* Senior role with real influence across major marine projects
* Long-term career opportunity within a growing specialist contractor
* Exposure to complex, high-value infrastructure schemes
* Supportive commercial team and leadership environment
If you are interested in this role, please call Jo at Sphere Solutions for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).
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