At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting civil engineering projects and mentor junior staff while maximising contract profitability.
- Company: Established civil engineering contractor with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, early finishes, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a vibrant company culture and social events.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on major infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Kent
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Our client, a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor working across the UK, is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Southern Region team.
Initial projects include a £12m Highways scheme in Folkestone and a major new Entry/Exit System infrastructure project at the Port of Dover.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting and mentoring junior staff
- Maximising profitability on contracts
- Monitoring contract costs against budgets
- Identifying potential risks and evaluating options for control
- Preparing cost estimates
- Procuring sub-contractors, including preparation of subcontract documents
- Assessing and certifying interim and final payments to subcontractors
- Preparing and agreeing main contract variations
- Assisting with documentation for dispute resolution (adjudications/arbitrations)
- Ensuring all work complies with quality, safety, and environmental policies
What We're Looking For
- An ambitious individual with excellent communication skills and a flexible approach
- Innovative problem-solving skills and the ability to negotiate across all levels of a construction environment
- Strong numeracy and IT skills
- Experience working on civil engineering schemes with a main contractor on Highways works
- Experience as an SQS working with the NEC form of contract
- Full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel for this regional role
Benefits
- Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
- Hybrid working
- Company car or car allowance
- Company pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
- Early finish every Friday
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option to buy more)
- Extensive training and development programmes
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee benefits platform
- Free on-site parking
- Company social calendar and charity events
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Diversity & Inclusion: Our client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, or marital status.
Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process where needed.
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