Senior Quantity Surveyor

enior Quantity Surveyor - Marine & Civil Engineering
-75,000 + Company Car / Allowance | 25 Days Holiday + 10% Pension Match | Life Assurance (3x Salary)
Location: Dawlish (Head Office) with UK-wide Site Travel

Bennett & Game Recruitment are proud to be working with a growing, investment-backed maritime and civil engineering contractor who are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is a senior-level opportunity offering involvement across multiple high-value marine infrastructure projects, with responsibility for commercial performance, contract management, and team leadership.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Position Overview

The successful candidate will lead the commercial and contractual management of multiple projects, ensuring financial efficiency, risk mitigation, and value optimisation. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior staff and supporting the wider commercial strategy of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Financial Management

• Oversee financial performance across multiple projects, ensuring profitability
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Conduct cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and monthly reporting
• Produce accurate cost reports, valuations, and final accounts
• Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunities

Contract Administration & Risk Management

• Manage contract preparation, negotiation, and administration
• Ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements
• Lead on variations, claims, and dispute resolution
• Manage Early Warning Notices, compensation events, and extensions of time
• Promote strong commercial awareness across project teams

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Lead procurement strategy and subcontractor selection
• Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers and subcontractors
• Manage subcontract accounts from procurement through to final account
• Maintain procurement schedules and cost benchmarking data

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and support junior Quantity Surveyors
• Contribute to commercial strategy and process improvements
• Set objectives and support development plans for team members
• Work collaboratively with operational and finance teams

Cost Control, Reporting & Compliance

• Lead cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Ensure financial documentation is accurate and audit-ready
• Maintain robust cost coding and site record systems
• Present financial updates to senior management

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Act as a key commercial lead in meetings and negotiations
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and senior leadership

Senior Quantity Surveyor Position Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role within civil engineering, marine, or infrastructure sectors
• Strong knowledge of contract management and commercial processes
• Experience managing high-value contracts and complex negotiations
• Excellent financial reporting, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and cost management systems
• Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or similar
• MRICS or equivalent (highly desirable)
• CSCS car

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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