Senior Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks & Civils
📍 Kent-based contractor | Projects across London & the South East
💼 Permanent or Contract | Competitive salary or day rate
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor with a strong reputation across the South East. Due to continued growth, they’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, managing infrastructure and groundworks packages from pre-contract through to final account.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare take-offs and assist with tender reviews
• Measure works on site and prepare valuations
• Manage variations, forecasts, and interim applications
• Monitor budgets and resource allocation
• Procure and manage subcontractor accounts
• Support claims and assess commercial risks
• Maintain internal commercial procedures
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in groundworks and civils
• Strong contractual and commercial understanding
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
• CSCS card
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering
• RICS or equivalent membership
What’s on Offer:
• Office base in Kent with travel to sites across London & the Home Counties
• Permanent or contract engagement
• Competitive salary or day rate depending on experience
• Opportunity to work with a respected contractor on high-value infrastructure projects
If you’re commercially sharp, technically sound, and ready to take ownership of civils packages — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion