Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Plymouth
Permanent
£50,000 – £70,000 + £7,500 Car Allowance
Sphere Solutions are working with an established construction and infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a large scheme based in Plymouth.
The successful candidate will play a key role in cost planning, procurement, contract management and financial control, working closely with clients, contractors, consultants and supply chain partners.
The Role
* Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets and cost plans
* Managing project costs and maintaining effective financial control throughout the project lifecycle
* Reviewing and negotiating contracts, subcontracts and variations
* Managing procurement processes and evaluating subcontractor and supplier tenders
* Monitoring project progress and forecasting final costs
* Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
* Preparing interim and final payment applications and valuations
* Producing financial reports, cost analysis and commercial documentation
* Working closely with clients, project teams, consultants and supply chain partners
* Ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and company requirements
* Supporting the resolution of commercial and contractual disputes
* Providing guidance and mentoring to junior members of the commercial team
About You
* We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in construction, infrastructure or a similarly complex environment.
* Ideally, you will have 5+ years' Quantity Surveying experience
* HNC, HND, BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
* Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and commercial management
* Experience in cost planning, forecasting, valuations and financial reporting
* Experience using quantity surveying software such as CostX, QS Suite or PlanSwift
* Professional membership/accreditation such as RICS or CIOB is desirable
* Due to the sensitive nature of the site, successful candidates will be required to obtain BPSS security clearance.
Please note:
* The BPSS clearance process can take up to 8 weeks
* Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country
* Candidates must have resided in the UK continuously for the previous 5 years
What's on Offer?
* £50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
* £7,500 car allowance
* Long-term career development and progression
* Exposure to complex construction and infrastructure projects
* Opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary project team
Apply Today
For a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie or Jo on (phone number removed), or apply today with your CV.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience