Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Rowan Organisation; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK marine and civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Dawlish. This role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000, bonus scheme, and car allowance. Responsibilities include leading cost planning and negotiations. Ideal candidates should have relevant degree, strong cost management skills, and experience in civil or marine sectors. Join a company focused on professional development and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Car allowance

10% bonus

Pension

Generous holiday allowance

Potential for travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering or marine infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of UK construction contracts (NEC, JCT or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, forecasting, and value reporting across projects.
• Prepare tenders, bills of quantities, and negotiate with clients.
• Monitor cost/value reconciliations and cash flow.

Skills

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or related field

MRICS or CICES (or working towards)

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

We’re recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the growing commercial team at TMS Maritime, as we continue to expand and deliver complex, high-value marine and civil engineering projects. This role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 and bonus scheme plus car allowance based at our Dawlish, Devon head office.

About TMS Maritime

TMS Maritime is a leading UK marine and civil engineering contractor with over 30 years’ experience delivering projects such as sea-walls, quay piling, dredging, flood defences and inland waterways.
We are a trusted partner to clients across the UK and Europe, known for our values of Capability, Integrity, Service, Quality, and Value.
Fully accredited to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, and registered with CHAS and RISQS, we combine engineering excellence with an unwavering focus on safety, environmental standards, and client satisfaction.
With continued growth and new investment supporting expansion, this is an exciting time to join our forward-thinking and ambitious team.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading cost planning, forecasting, and value reporting across assigned projects
• Preparing tenders, bills of quantities, variations and claims; negotiating with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Monitoring cost/value reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow and margin performance
• Overseeing procurement and subcontractor management, ensuring commercial compliance and risk control
• Providing commercial guidance to project teams and mentoring junior quantity surveyors
• Ensuring commercial governance, timely valuations, and accurate final accounts

Experience within marine infrastructure, flood defence, coastal engineering, or civil construction environments will be particularly advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + 10% Bonus
• Strong growth trajectory – be part of an expanding, ambitious business with long-term investment and a growing project pipeline.
• Challenging and varied work – contribute to projects ranging from flood defences and quays to marine civil infrastructure.
• Professional development – work closely with senior leadership and gain support for professional qualifications and continued learning.
• Inclusive culture – we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.
• Attractive package – competitive salary, discretionary bonus scheme, pension, generous holiday allowance and potential for travel

Essential Criteria

• Degree qualified in either: Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering or a related field
• MRICS or CICES (or working towards) accredited would be advantageous
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in a related environment (civil engineering or marine infrastructure preferred)
• Proven track record in cost management, CVRs, forecasting, and contract negotiation
• Strong working knowledge of UK construction contracts (NEC, JCT or equivalent)
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites nationwide

Desirable

• Experience in marine, coastal, or flood defence infrastructure
• Familiarity with marine plant hire, piling, or commercial diving projects
• Experience with digital commercial systems and reporting tools

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will report to the Commercial Director and take full commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects across the marine and civil sectors.

• Location: Dawlish, Devon (Head Office)
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Working pattern: Office and Site Based when required. This could require overnight stays.

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