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Carrington West
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Guildford, Surrey
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 12 days ago
- Salary
- 75000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Carrington West
- Closes
- 15 Dec 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Highways Senior Quantity Surveyor - Shape the Future of a Major Highways Project in Guildford
You're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who wants to take a leading role on a significant highways scheme while working in a supportive environment that values your expertise. This opportunity allows you to make a real impact on essential infrastructure while advancing your commercial career.
My client is a respected multi-disciplinary main contractor delivering high-profile civil engineering and highways projects across the UK. With a strong reputation for quality, collaboration and professional development, they offer an environment where you will be supported, trusted and recognised for your contribution.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:
Lead commercial activities on a major highways project based in the Guildford area
Work closely with a Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Review and manage contract documents to safeguard commercial interests
Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors
Issue subcontract tender packages and carry out detailed tender evaluations
Build and maintain strong supply chain relationships
Manage subcontract accounts from procurement through to final account
Prepare and submit client valuations and manage variation accounts
Attend pre-contract, post-tender, internal and external commercial meetings
Support cost management, risk mitigation and contract administration
Prepare and assist with claims for variation works
Ensure all commercial policies, legislation and best practice are followed
Drive financial performance in line with business aims
To succeed in this Senior Quantity Surveyor role, you will bring:
Experience managing your own project or multiple schemes
Background in highways, civil engineering or infrastructure projects
Strong customer service skills and a collaborative working style
Solid construction and civils knowledge with enthusiasm and discipline
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
In return, you will receive:
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
26 days' annual leave plus long-service entitlement
Car allowance
Pension scheme
A comprehensive range of employee benefits
Excellent career progression and ongoing development support
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Ad ID: 5417432588
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