Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering
Location: Maidstone
Salary: From £50,000 - £70,000 + package + benefits


A well-established and growing civil engineering main contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major infrastructure schemes across the Southern Region.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong pipeline of secured work, offering long-term career progression and exposure to complex civils projects.

The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for multiple infrastructure schemes from contract award through to final account.
You will work closely with operational teams, providing commercial leadership while ensuring projects are delivered profitably and in line with contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the commercial management of civil engineering projectsManage contracts from award through to final accountPrepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reportsAdminister contracts (NEC, ICC or similar) ensuring complianceManage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and accountsHandle variations, compensation events, and claimsMaximise cash flow and manage applications for paymentProduce CVRs and maintain accurate commercial reportingIdentify and manage project risks and opportunitiesSupport and mentor junior team membersProvide commercial support to delivery teams and senior management

Requirements

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a civil engineering main contractorStrong knowledge of NEC or similar contractsExperience managing projects through to final accountExcellent commercial awareness and negotiation skillsAbility to manage multiple stakeholders and projectsStrong communication and leadership skills

What’s on Offer

Starting salary from £50,000 (depending on experience)Competitive benefits packageStrong pipeline of secured infrastructure workClear progression opportunities within a growing business

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency
Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.



  • Location: Maidstone, Kent, England
  • Salary: £50k - 70k per year + benefits
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Sterling Cross Ltd
  • Posted: 13-Apr-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com