Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor | Permanent | Civil Engineering | Kent
Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.
Senior Quantity Surveyor required for a permanent opportunity with a leading civil engineering contractor delivering a £20 million earthworks, enabling works and drainage project in Kent, commencing Summer 2026.
Our client has over 30 years' experience delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and the award of a major new contract, they are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience in earthworks, drainage, highways, infrastructure or enabling works to take commercial responsibility for a flagship NEC project from commencement through to final account.
The Role
Based on-site in Kent, the successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of a £20m civil engineering project delivered under the NEC suite of contracts.
Working closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Team, your responsibilities will include:
Administering the contract in accordance with NEC procedures.
Preparing monthly CVRs, cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections.
Managing project budgets, commercial performance and cost control.
Assessing and agreeing applications for payment and subcontractor valuations.
Managing compensation events, variations and change control.
Procuring and commercially managing subcontract packages.
Undertaking measurement and remeasurement where required.
Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
Negotiating and agreeing final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
Attending commercial, client and project progress meetings.
Requirements
To be considered for this Senior Quantity Surveyor position, you should have:
Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
Experience delivering earthworks, enabling works, drainage, highways or major infrastructure schemes.
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
Excellent commercial, contractual and financial management skills.
Experience producing CVRs, managing change, forecasting and agreeing final accounts.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
A full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
High-profile £20 million civil engineering project in Kent.
Project commencing Summer 2026.
Competitive salary.
Car allowance.
Annual bonus.
Pension scheme.
Private healthcare.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Ongoing professional development and genuine career progression.
Opportunity to work on future major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the South East.
Apply
If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next permanent opportunity in Kent, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today or contact Intersect Global for a confidential discussion.
Diversity & Inclusion
Intersect Global is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. xwwtmva We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.
Senior Quantity Surveyor • Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom
A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Ashford, UK, to design infrastructure projects that benefit local communities.The role involves mentoring junior staff, deliv... Show more
Estimator Access & Security Fencing.Job Title: Sales Estimator Security Fencing.Job Reference Number: 539874-3730-2655.Industry Sector: Sales Estimator, Estimator, Sales, Estimating, Estimates, Sur... Show more
Design Team Leader (Manufacturing / Construction).Training + Bonus + Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Bonus.Are you a Design Team Leader from a manufacturing or construction background, looking to j... Show more
Residential Conveyancing Solicitor.We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced.Residential Conveyancing Solicitor.If you are looking to manage a diverse caseload and make a real impa... Show more
Job title: Residential Property Solicitor.Salary: £60k-£70k - depending on experience.An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Residential Conveyancing Solicitor (4+ years' PQE) to join a ... Show more
Stantec is seeking a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller to join our growing team across Brighton, London, Ashford and Southampton, helping shape how the UK tackles storm overflows, water quality and... Show more
A construction consulting firm in Kent is seeking a Principal Highways Engineer to join their team on a full-time hybrid basis.The ideal candidate will hold a Civil Engineering degree (MEng preferr... Show more
Up to £70,000 + £10,000 performance related bonus + Flexible working + Tier 2 sponsorship + £10,000 Golden Hello + £8,000 Relocation Support.Looking for an optometry role where flexibility, clinica... Show more
Senior Principal Civil Engineer (Water) Join to apply for the Senior Principal Civil Engineer (Water) role at Stantec.Our growth strategy within our Water division for 2025 and beyond is creating a... Show more
What's Exciting About The Role.This is a chance to join Verifone and be a part of the team building the tooling, automation and infrastructure that power secure, high‑volume payment services used g... Show more
A leading accountancy firm in the UK is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior.In this position, you will engage in both audit and accounting tasks, contributing to a client portfolio ranging from owne... Show more
Swegon UK&I is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to provide technical leadership for the design, development and lifecycle support of mechanical products at our Whitstable site.The role covers reverse... Show more
VolkerWessels UK is seeking a Section Engineer to contribute to the exciting Sturry Link Road project in Canterbury.This role involves overseeing a 550-metre road and a 250-meter viaduct over the G... Show more
Our continued success in delivering for many of the UK's leading utility providers and major infrastructure developers is bringing significant growth across our team.If you care about your communit... Show more
A leading shipbuilding company in Ashford is seeking a Quality Coordinator to lead project Quality Control in a shipbuilding environment.This role involves overseeing inspections, ensuring complian... Show more
The firm advises dynamic businesses, not-for-profit organisations, private individuals, and families on all areas of business, tax, and wealth.They help clients make confident decisions about their... Show more
An established legal practice in Ashford is looking for a Residential Property Solicitor with over 4 years of PQE.This full-time role involves handling a diverse caseload in residential conveyancin... Show more
TPF Recruitment is looking to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior for one of the best accountancy practices in Kent.You will work as part of a large, and well-established firm of chartered accountan... Show more
A leading engineering firm in Ashford is seeking a Senior Principal Civil Engineer specializing in water projects.This role involves developing comprehensive engineering solutions while collaborati... Show more
A leading Solar Panel Installer is seeking a Field Sales Representative in the UK.This role offers an exciting opportunity for driven individuals to enhance their sales skills and income potential.... Show more
