Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
South East England |£65,000 £85,000 + package (DOE)
A leading regional civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. With a turnover exceeding £60 million, this privately owned firm delivers complex infrastructure, groundworks, and coastal defence schemes across Kent, Sussex, and the wider South East. Known for its collaborative culture and technical excellence, the business is expanding its commercial function to support a growing pipeline of secured work.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead commercial delivery across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with company procedures and client expectations
2. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with site teams, clients, and subcontractors
3. Monitor risk, budgets, and performance standards to ensure profitable outcomes
4. Procure subcontract packages competitively, negotiating favourable terms wherever possible
5. Interpret contract documents and advise project teams on scope, obligations, and commercial strategy
6. Prepare and submit timely applications for payment, variations, and final accounts
7. Recover retentions and maximise value through proactive cost management and forecasting
8. Support junior team me...