We re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing project team and take commercial ownership of some of the company s larger and higher-risk projects.
This is a senior, hands-on position where you ll work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, clients and the supply chain, providing strong commercial leadership while helping shape and improve commercial processes across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full commercial responsibility for assigned projects.
- Manage valuations, variations, change control, compensation events and final accounts.
- Lead cost control, forecasting, CVRs and cashflow management.
- Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks and opportunities.
- Procure and manage subcontractor and supply chain packages.
- Assess subcontractor applications, variations and final accounts.
- Provide contractual and commercial advice to Project Managers and delivery teams.
- Support extensions of time, loss & expense, compensation events and dispute resolution where required.
- Ensure strong commercial governance, record keeping and contractual compliance.
- Provide clear and accurate commercial reporting to senior management.
- Mentor and support Project Managers, Engineers and junior commercial staff.
- Contribute to improving commercial systems, processes and reporting across the business.
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience in Quantity Surveying or a senior commercial role.
- Background in construction, M&E, engineering or multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
- Proven experience managing valuations, variations, change control and final accounts.
- Strong subcontract procurement and supply chain management experience.
- Confident with forecasting, CVRs, cost control and cashflow.
- Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- MRICS / MCIOB or working towards professional accreditation is desirable.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
Why Consider the Role?
This is more than a traditional QS position. You ll be joining a close-knit team where your commercial expertise will genuinely influence how projects are delivered.
You ll have the opportunity to:
- Take ownership of high-value and commercially complex projects.
- Work closely with senior management and operational teams.
- Influence commercial strategy and processes.
- Mentor and develop the wider project team.
- Play a key role in the continued growth of the business.
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a role with genuine responsibility, influence and progression, we'd like to hear from you.