Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor Plymouth Permanent £50,000 – £70,000 + £7,500 Car Allowance Sphere Solutions are working with an established construction and infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a large scheme based in Plymouth. The successful candidate will play a key role in cost planning, procurement, contract management and financial control, working closely with clients, contractors, consultants and supply chain partners. The Role * Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets and cost plans * Managing project costs and maintaining effective financial control throughout the project lifecycle * Reviewing and negotiating contracts, subcontracts and variations * Managing procurement processes and evaluating subcontractor and supplier tenders * Monitoring project progress and forecasting final costs * Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities * Preparing interim and final payment applications and valuations * Producing financial reports, cost analysis and commercial documentation * Working closely with clients, project teams, consultants and supply chain partners * Ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and company requirements * Supporting the resolution of commercial and contractual disputes * Providing guidance and mentoring to junior members of the commercial team About You * We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in construction, infrastructure or a similarly complex environment. * Ideally, you will have 5+ years' Quantity Surveying experience * HNC, HND, BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline * Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and commercial management * Experience in cost planning, forecasting, valuations and financial reporting * Experience using quantity surveying software such as CostX, QS Suite or PlanSwift * Professional membership/accreditation such as RICS or CIOB is desirable * Due to the sensitive nature of the site, successful candidates will be required to obtain BPSS security clearance. Please note: * The BPSS clearance process can take up to 8 weeks * Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country * Candidates must have resided in the UK continuously for the previous 5 years What's on Offer? * £50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience * £7,500 car allowance * Long-term career development and progression * Exposure to complex construction and infrastructure projects * Opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary project team Apply Today For a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie or Jo on (phone number removed), or apply today with your CV. Our Commitment to Inclusion As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. 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