Senior Quantity Surveyor

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fire safety systems is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Southeast team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead the commercial function, manage project forecasting, and ensure best practices in subcontractor management. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality projects across various sectors, including commercial and data centers. With excellent development and management opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package while making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Lucrative bonus scheme

Company pension

Death in service

Health & wellbeing

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced family leave

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor up to Senior level.
• Experience in Construction, M&E, Data Centres, or Fire Suppression & Security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function and mentor teams.
• Oversee project forecasting and manage risk.
• Handle subcontractor management and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree

RICS Qualification

HNC/HND Level Qualification

Job description

· Join a Leading supplier of fire safety systems.

· Excellent development with management opportunities.

· Hybrid working arrangement.

About the Company:

We’re partnered with a growing company in the fire detection & suppression market, offering design, installation & maintenance services. Their services can be found across a vast array of sectors, including commercial, manufacturing, even data centres alongside oil & gas. The client is passionate about delivering projects to time, cost & quality..

About the Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Hybrid

Joining their Southeast-based team, you’ll take on the role of a Senior Quantity Surveyor. Reporting to the Group Managing Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for managing & overseeing our client’s commercial function.

Responsibilities:

· Lead the commercial function, supporting and mentoring both commercial and operational teams.

· Oversee project forecasting, including margins, revenue, and cost-to-complete.

· Manage risk and cost control across all project phases.

· Handle subcontractor management, from procurement to final accounts.

· Own the payment process, including applications, invoicing, and client queries.

· Maintain strong client relationships and ensure commercial best practice is upheld.

· Occasional travel to sites, to meet with clients, stakeholders & subcontractors.

Requirements

· Experience as a Quantity Surveyor up to Senior level.

· Experience must be from within the following sectors: Construction (excluding civils), M&E, Data Centres or Fire Suppression & Security.

· Quantity Surveying related degree, RICS or HNC/HND Level Qualification.

· Great communication & negotiation skills.

· Strong time management & organizational skills.

· Full right to work in the UK.

· Happy with occasional travel.

Package:

· Salary: £60,000 – £73,000 per annum (DOE)

· Hybrid role (2 days per week)

· Lucrative bonus scheme

· Company pension

· Death in service

· Health & wellbeing

· Enhanced sick pay

· Enhanced family leave

· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Candidate location:

London, Reading, Basingstoke, Newbury, Camberley.