Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) Highways & Groundworks
Location: Plymouth
Duration: 6 Months
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08 00
Engagement: Full-time or Part-time Considered
Rate: up to £500 per shift
We are currently recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a £6m highways and infrastructure scheme in Plymouth, working on behalf of a specialist subcontractor.
This is a strong opportunity for a QS with proven highways and groundworks experience to contribute commercially to the successful delivery of a fast-moving civil engineering project.
Project Scope:
- Highway and infrastructure works
- Road widening schemes
- Roundabout construction
- General groundworks and associated civils
Key Responsibilities:
- Commercial management of subcontract packages
- Cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Preparing and agreeing valuations and variations
- Managing final accounts
- Working closely with site teams, clients, and key stakeholders
- Driving financial performance across the project lifecycle
Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor within highways and/or groundworks
- Solid understanding of civil engineering and road schemes
- Subcontractor background highly desirable
- Strong commercial awareness and multi-tasking ability
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
What s on Offer:
- up to £500 per shift, dependent on experience
- Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time available)
- Immediate start for the right candidate
- Opportunity to work on a high-value, technically interesting project
If you re an experienced QS available for your next contract and looking for a flexible, well-paid role in Plymouth, we d be keen to hear from you.