Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering
Location: Maidstone
Salary: From £50,000 - £70,000 + package + benefits

A well-established and growing civil engineering main contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure schemes across the Southern Region.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong pipeline of secured work, offering long-term career progression and exposure to complex civils projects.

The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for multiple infrastructure schemes from contract award through to final account.
You will work closely with operational teams, providing commercial leadership while ensuring projects are delivered profitably and in line with contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of civil engineering projects
• Manage contracts from award through to final account
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
• Administer contracts (NEC, ICC or similar) ensuring compliance
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and accounts
• Handle variations, compensation events, and claims
• Maximise cash flow and manage applications for payment
• Produce CVRs and maintain accurate commercial reporting
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Provide commercial support to delivery teams and senior management

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a civil engineering main contractor
• Strong knowledge of NEC or similar contracts
• Experience managing projects through to final account
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects
• Strong communication and leadership skills

What’s on Offer

• Starting salary from £50,000 (depending on experience)
• Competitive benefits package
• Strong pipeline of secured infrastructure work
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.


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