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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Abatec Recruitment
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Plymouth, Devon PL4 6DX, England

Salary

£60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • Abatec is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a strategic civil engineering contractor at Devonport Dockyard, working on a high specification jetty project.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS role, with a strong understanding of NEC contracts.
  • The successful candidate will lead commercial activities, manage subcontract procurement, and provide project forecasting and cash flow management.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £60,000 to £65,000 per annum, along with benefits such as a company vehicle, 25 days holiday, and a contributory pension scheme.
  • This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex infrastructure projects in a secure environment, supporting national defense infrastructure.

Abatec are proud to be partnered with a strategic civil engineering contractor on site at Devonport Dockyard who have secured a 43m contract to deliver a high specification jetty. Our client requires an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established commercial team based on site in Plymouth.

With an impressive 260m turnover our client is well-positioned to support complex, major infrastructure and marine engineering projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-value, complex works within a secure environment, supporting national defence infrastructure.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

  • Lead all commercial and contractual activities across the jetty delivery package
  • Preparation, submission, and negotiation of interim applications and final accounts
  • Procurement and management of subcontract packages
  • Provide accurate project forecasting, cost/value reconciliations and cash flow management
  • Support contract administration under NEC4 contracts
  • Identify and mitigate commercial risks in collaboration with delivery teams
  • Provide commercial input during progress meetings and client reviews
  • Ensure compliance with project controls and internal governance
  • Mentor and support junior commercial staff as appropriate

Our client requires a Quantity Surveyor with:

  • Proven track record working on civils, marine or infrastructure projects
  • Minimum 5+ years post-qualification experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS role
  • Strong understanding of NEC contracts
  • Experience managing subcontract procurement and commercial management of works packages
  • Prior exposure to projects within secure or COMAH-regulated environments (desirable)
  • Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering
  • Proficient in cost reporting tools and Microsoft Excel

Salary and benefits include:

  • 60,000 - 65,000 per annum
  • Company vehicle / car allowance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme

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

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