Lead Quantity Surveyor – Full Time – Hertford

Catering; Hertford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Performance bonus

Job summary

Catering is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor to join a profitable Tier 1 Main Contractor operating across Hertfordshire. You will lead the commercial team on projects valued at £30m-£60m, from pre-construction through to completion, with a mix of office and site-based work and occasional home working.

The role demands a minimum of 10 years+ QS experience, strong negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of JCT contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor for a Main Contractor.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Comprehensive knowledge of JCT contracts and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Procurement: lead end-to-end procurement of work packages and establish supply chain relationships for on-time delivery.
• Cost Planning: manage budget from design stages, maintain real-time position reports and profit projections.
• Value Engineering: identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality.
• Risk Management: quantify risks and assist in implementing new controls and change processes.
• Design Liaison: coordinate with design team and manage subcontractor design fees/liabilities; 2nd-Stage negotiation.
• Leadership & Team Management: provide commercial leadership and recruit to grow the team.
• Managing daily commercial functions: measurements, valuations, payments, sub-contract orders, and final accounts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Team management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Lead Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1439

Location: Hertfordshire (Mix of Office & Site Based with occasional flexibility for home working)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£85,000-£100,000 basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus.

Company & Project: A profitable and stable Tier 1 Main Contractor operating across Hertfordshire and bordering counties are currently looking to grow their commercial team with a Lead Quantity Surveyor.

Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education, Healthcare, Commercial and Leisure. The Lead Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects valued at c£30m-£60m, joining at the pre-construction stage.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, tender reconciliations, and establishing excellent supply chain relationships to ensure on-time delivery.
• Cost Planning : Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4, maintaining accurate CVC reports to reflect real-time positions and final profit projections.
• Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities, encourage buildability solutions, and align design with the client’s budget without compromising quality.
• Risk Management: Quantify commercial risks, resolve potential disputes and legal matters in a timely manner, and assist in implementing new systems, controls, and change within the business.
• Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities. 2nd-Stage Negotiation: Act as the commercial lead in transitioning the project to the main contract. You will negotiate preliminaries, overheads, and profit to secure a fair and profitable Second Stage award.
• Leadership & Team Management: Provide commercial expertise, technical support, leadership, and motivation to surveying staff. Identify recruitment needs and undertake interviews to grow and retain the team.
• Managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to; Measurement & valuations. Applications for payment. Reconciling accounts. Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project. Settling final accounts.

Desirable Experience:

• Minimum 10 years+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a Main Contractor.
• Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of quantity surveying and a deep understanding of JCT forms of contract.
• Proven track record of managing, monitoring, and reporting on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Proficiency in relevant software including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

Previous Roles:

• Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Commercial Manager OR Senior Cost Manager OR Managing Quantity Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc.

Salary: £85000 – £100000/annum Car or allowance, pension, health

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire