Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company: CarmichaelUK
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Location: Plymouth
Job Description:

An excellent full-time opportunity exists for a career orientated Senior Quantity Surveyor on a major infrastructure project based in Devonport.

There are two opportunities – One is to set up an ECI package which includes all communications and administrations and the other is to manage the self delivery of a large retaining wall.

Your duties will include –

  • To carry out tasks independently and at times, this will involve leading a small group of commercial staff.
  • Carry out both periodical duties and one‑off tasks in accordance with deadlines as directed by the senior Commercial team.
  • Prepare and agree variation accounts for the main contract and sub‑contracts.
  • Monitor cost against targets and contract progress against accepted programmes and work plans in conjunction with other team disciplines.
  • Provide input into change control procedures for EOT, delays and performance adjustment.
  • Prepare and agree interim valuations, final valuations, final accounts and sub‑contract final accounts.
  • Prepare and issue certification and payment of sub‑contractors.
  • Provide contractual advice and relevant notices to management timeously to ensure compliance with contract and legal administration obligations.

Requirements for this opportunity include –

  • Quantity Surveying degree or similar.
  • Experienced on large civil engineering NEC projects/JVs/Alliances for tier one Contractors.
  • Enrolled in, or seeking membership of, a relevant professional institution (CICES, RICS or similar).
  • Experience at Senior Quantity Surveyor level having displaying skills in delivering a positive commercial outcome.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors.
  • The ability to build strong professional relationships to support successful project outcomes.

NB – this post is open to British Nationals who have no other nationalities, and are able to meet the required MOD security clearances.

If you are a career Quantity Surveyor with a keen interest in this opportunity, then kindly lodge your CV here now.

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Posted: October 23rd, 2026