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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Posted 10 days ago

  • Plymouth, Devon
  • Permanent
  • £60,000 to £70,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 18 days
Abatec are excited to partner with our client, a leading name in the infrastructure and civil engineering sector, who are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Regional Civils division. This role is based at Plymouth’s Devonport Dockyard, working on a landmark project valued at over £200 million, set to run over the next 3–4 years.

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially astute QS with a strong background in delivering complex, high-value infrastructure schemes – ideally with a solid grasp of NEC4 contracts.

As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will:

* Leading all commercial aspects of the project, ensuring profitability, accuracy, and contract compliance

* Managing the contract cost reporting system, forecasts, and final valuations

* Handling contract variations, claims, and subcontractor accounts with diligence

* Working closely with project management to develop and implement commercial strategies

* Ensuring all duties are performed in line with HSE standards and company procedures

* Maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders including clients, subcontractors, and internal teams

* Providing accurate monthly cost/value reporting and cash flow forecasting

* Supporting project reviews, BIM integration (where applicable), and driving best practices

Our client requires a Senior Commercial Manager with:

* A degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc/MSc) or equivalent experience

* Chartered status or working towards (RICS, CIOB, ICES)

* Proven experience managing large civil engineering or infrastructure projects

* Deep understanding of NEC4 contracts and strong contract management skills

* Commercially driven, with excellent analytical and communication abilities

* A proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration

Salary and benefits include:

* £60,000 - £70,000 per annum DOE

* Company car or car allowance

* Generous annual leave + volunteering leave

* Pension scheme & share plan

* Employee assistance and recognition programmes

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Hayley Fisher on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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