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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Guildford, Surrey

Carrington West

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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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