FM Conway Ltd
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor (Major Projects Division)
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Type: Permanent, Full-Time
As part of our successful Major Projects division, we are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities, provide expert advice, and empower decision-making across our major projects portfolio. This senior role will be based at our Head Office in Sevenoaks, Kent.
About the Role
Join our commercial team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, where you will:
- Embrace a leading role in contract risk, value management, and cost control, driving tangible benefits for projects.
- Lead and drive procurement strategies, conduct cost/value analysis, and engage in sub-contractor procurement.
- Stay updated with current contract types (JCT, ICE, NEC) and ensure adherence to latest legislation and document controls.
- Monitor and report forecasts against cost and value, while overseeing cash flow management.
- Oversee the commercial team on assigned contracts while supporting their professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Conduct risk, value and cost analysis to support contract profitability and efficiency.
- Develop and implement established procurement frameworks for industry-leading outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and relevant contractual documentation.
- Maintain financial transparency through Forecasting, cash flow tracking, and reporting.
- Coach and mentor junior commercial team members, fostering their development.
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Key Skills & Experience
- Proven senior-level experience in construction, civil engineering, or highway engineering.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) – essential.
- In-depth expertise in JCT, ICE, and NEC contract interpretations.
- Safeguarding on-site competence: CSCS card is mandatory.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and people-management skills.
What We Offer
Our commitment to your professional and personal growth is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package:
Work Environment
- Head Office in Sevenoaks, Kent, with on-site gym facilities and a subsidised restaurant.
- Belong to a family-owned business, respected for innovation and integrity in infrastructure projects.
Career & Development
- Structured career progression support.
- Access to professional development opportunities.
Broader Benefits Package
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Private healthcare coverage
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- 24-hour employment guidance and mental health support (e.g., in-house mental health first-responders).
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About FM Conway & Our Major Projects Division
FM Conway thrives on 60 years of hands-on experience in creating transportation solutions. Our mission is rooted in sustainability and excellence—synonymous with our core values: Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence.
Our Major Projects Division delivers exceptional engineering solutions across transport infrastructure, from new-build civils to urban enterprise improvement programs. Our multi-disciplinary approach prioritises durability, precision, and stakeholder engagement.
Whether projects are small-scale improvement or deep-rooted utility infrastructure development, our collaborative teams celebrate practical problem-solving and sustainable outcomes.
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If you’re eager to contribute your expertise to a thriving industry and a people-first organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply by: 22/07/2026.
We proudly embrace diversity, celebrate inclusion, and encourage candidates who may not yet match every criterion—apply your unique perspective! Every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.
FM Conway is an award-winning Equal Opportunities Employer.
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