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Job Title


Senior Quantity Surveyor


Company : Jackson Civil Engineering


Location : Leiston, England


Created : 2025-08-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are now on the lookout for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in our Eastern Region to work on Roads and Highways infrastructure schemes in Suffolk and Essex. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport and mentoring of junior staff Maximise profitability on contracts Monitoring contract costs against budgets Identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control Preparation of estimates Procurement of sub-contractors, including preparation of sub contract documents Assessment and certification of interim and final payments to subcontractors Preparation and agreeing main contract variations Assist in the preparation of documents for resolution of disputes (adjudications / arbitrations and the like) Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedure We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance on 01473 238300. Skills RequiredAmbitious individual with great communication skills, who is confident with a flexible approach. Demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment Handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role by possessing impressive numeracy and IT skills. Must have experience working on civil engineering schemes with a main contractor. Experience as a SQS working with the NEC form of contract. Benefits PackageLife assurance cover (4x annual salary) Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday) Extensive training programmes Employee benefits platform Company social calendar A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career. ‘The Great Escape’ – leaving early every Friday! APPLYPlease send us your CV and a covering letter Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful. Duration Description cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics 11 months This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional 11 months The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary 11 months This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". cookielawinfo-checkbox-others 11 months This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance 11 months This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". viewed_cookie_policy 11 months The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.#J-18808-Ljbffr