Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Newton Abbot
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £70,000–£75,000

We’re working with a specialist marine contractor delivering complex marine and coastal infrastructure projects. They are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their Commercial team.

This is a senior-level position with responsibility for the commercial, financial, and contractual performance of multiple high-value projects. You’ll play a key role in cost control, procurement strategy, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, while also mentoring junior surveyors and contributing to wider commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Lead commercial management across multiple marine infrastructure projects
Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, CVRs, and cash flow
Oversee contract administration, variations, claims, and final accounts
Identify commercial risks and opportunities, driving value engineering and cost efficiencies
Manage procurement strategies and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers
Provide P&L reporting and financial performance updates to senior leadership
Support and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors
Build strong working relationships with clients, project teams, and supply chain partners
Ensure compliance with contractual, financial, and HSE requirements

About You

Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role
Strong background in marine infrastructure, civil engineering, or heavy construction
Excellent knowledge of contract administration and commercial risk management
Confident managing high-value contracts and complex negotiations
Strong leadership and mentoring capability
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (professional accreditation desirable)
Comfortable travelling to sites as required

What’s on Offer

Salary up to £75,000, plus bonus scheme and car / allowance
Senior role with real influence across major marine projects
Long-term career opportunity within a growing specialist contractor
Exposure to complex, high-value infrastructure schemes
Supportive commercial team and leadership environment

If you are interested in this role, please call Abbie or Jo at Sphere Solutions for a confidential chat on 01752 421888.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

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If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.