Senior QS - Dry Lining & Fire Protection

Building Careers UK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on dry lining and fire protection packages in Liverpool. You will oversee CVRs, forecasts, cost control, valuations, and final accounts while coordinating with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience in dry lining or specialist subcontracting, a construction QS qualification, and robust client-facing and negotiation skills for delivery within commercial targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Strong experience within dry lining, fire protection, or specialist subcontracting.
• Knowledge of CVRs, forecasting, cost control, valuations and final accounts.
• Experience with subcontract procurement and account management.
• Understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for allocated projects and packages.
• Manage CVRs, forecasts, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Manage subcontract procurement and subcontractor accounts.
• Prepare and agree valuations, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts.
• Review contracts and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Manage change, variations, and additional works throughout projects.
• Work closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers, and site teams.
• Liaise with clients and main contractors on commercial matters.
• Manage cash flow and ensure applications and payments are progressed.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting to senior management.
• Support junior members of the commercial team where required.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with commercial targets.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Dry lining

Fire protection

Subcontract procurement

CVRs & cost control

Valuations & final accounts

Client-facing

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cost reporting software

Job description

Building Careers UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on dry lining and fire protection packages in Liverpool. You will oversee CVRs, forecasts, cost control, valuations, and final accounts while coordinating with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience in dry lining or specialist subcontracting, a construction QS qualification, and robust client-facing and negotiation skills for delivery within commercial targets.