Enable Resourcing are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating throughout the UK. The company deliver projects between £100,000 and £60 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team, based in the Southeast. This role will be primarily site based, but there is the possibility to use the office based up to 3 days a week when not visiting sites. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the effective management of project finances and commercial risks while supporting the delivery of high-quality civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities:

* Lead the commercial management of projects, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

* Manage variations, claims, and contractual notices while maintaining compliance with company policies.

* Prepare and review contract documentation, including pre-contract negotiations and cost reports.

* Liaise with clients, employers' commercial teams, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution.

* Oversee procurement planning, subcontractor management, and change control processes.

* Monitor project budgets, preparing and agreeing on interim applications for payment and final accounts.

* Ensure effective value management and risk management strategies are in place.

* Reconcile weekly plant, material, and labour costs against project budgets.

Who you are

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in highways projects and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders while working collaboratively within a team.

* Minimum 10 years of commercial experience within civil engineering or construction.

* Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.

* Strong knowledge of NEC forms of contract