Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Abatec are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an industry-leading engineering business based on site in Plymouth. Our client focuses on vital infrastructure such as underground cables connecting wind farms, water and wastewater networks, flood and coastal defence and jetties to name a few.
Initially the successful individual will be working on a £35m refurb project in Plymouth, which will be running into 2024. Further projects will be based in the Plymouth and Cornwall areas. There is an option for hybrid working, if needed.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will:
- Maintain accurate records, control and reconcile costs and value, report variances against agreed performance, compliance and finance targets.
- Administer subcontract accounts and take control of change management.
- Be involved in a review of current procedures and processes and assist in the implementation of new and revised processes where required.
- Responsible for all pre and post contract duties.
- Draft and negotiate NEC forms of contract.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
Our client requires a Senior Quantity Surveyor with:
- Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or similar
- Experience of working for a tier one Civil Engineering contractor.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A thorough understanding of NEC form of contracts.
Salary and benefits include:
- £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Car Allowance
- Competitive benefits package inclusive of healthcare and potential bonus
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Hayley Fisher on 01934 635025. The reference for this vacancy is 4000053. Alternatively, you can email your current CV (in MS Word format) to hayley.fisher@abatec.co.uk
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Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 4000053
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Quantity Surveyor roles across Abatec Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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