Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor
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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. xwwtmva Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process where needed.

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