Job description
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Reigate, Surrey (Office Based)
£75,000 to £90,000 + £450pm Car Allowance + Mileage + Excellent Benefits
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established, family-run civil engineering subcontractor experiencing great growth, with genuine scope to shape a department and progress beyond senior level.
Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC contract experience?
Do you enjoy working in a smaller, close-knit business where you can wear multiple hats and make a real impact?
Are you looking for long-term stability with the opportunity to build and lead a commercial function?
This respected subcontractor has been operating for nearly 30 years and delivers highways, civil engineering, and groundworks projects across London and Surrey. Working with major clients on long-term maintenance and rejuvenation frameworks, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality, reliability, and repeat work. With turnover set to almost double and plans for further expansion, this is an exciting time to join.
In this role, you will take ownership of commercial delivery across multiple projects, supporting junior team members while leading cost control, take-offs, contract management, and financial reporting. You will play a key role in securing and delivering projects, working closely with directors and operational teams in a flexible, hands-on environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong civil engineering experience, NEC contract knowledge, and the confidence to manage projects end to end. This role would suit someone who enjoys responsibility, mentoring others, and contributing to the strategic growth of a business.
This is a rare opportunity to join a stable yet ambitious company that values its people, offers excellent benefits, and provides genuine long-term career progression.
The Role:
- Managing NEC contracts across highways and civil engineering projects
- Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts
- Producing accurate quantity take-offs using industry software
- Monitoring project costs and identifying risks and variations
- Managing change control, variations, and commercial claims
- Negotiating with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients
- Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff
- Providing regular cost reports and financial updates to stakeholders
- Office-based role with site visits as required
The Person:
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Strong background in civil engineering or groundworks
- Knowledge of NEC contracts
- Competent with Microsoft Office and Excel
- Experience producing take-offs and managing multiple projects
- Based within commutable distance of Reigate
Reference Number: BBH268211
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Lewis Jones at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
