Senior Quantity Surveyor

Willmott Dixon; Bath; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 10%

Company car or motor expenditure

Job summary

Willmott Dixon seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a £16m retrofit social housing project in Bristol. You will lead commercial functions, ensuring cash flow, cost control and timely reporting. The role involves subcontractor management, client liaison and driving project profitability.

The position is full-time with a mix of on-site and flexible working. Candidates should have social housing refurbishment experience and strong IT skills, including Excel.

Qualifications

• Must have strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills including Excel (V-Lookup, Pivot tables, formula development).

Responsibilities

• Ensure the contract commercial entitlement is secured and monitor cash flow.
• Produce subcontractor orders and onboard suppliers; support cost governance.
• Manage cost reporting, risk, and disputes; provide data-driven commercial decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Five GCSEs at grade C or above

A levels

Industry related qualification

Tools

Excel

V-Lookup

Pivot tables

Job description

Job DescriptionThe RoleAs part of our continued growth, we are looking for a motivated and professional Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Projects division. This is a permanent, full time position and is based in Bristol. The Senior QS will have a key role in our commercial management function, providing proactive and timely support.The CustomerThis will be working within our recently secured contract in partnership with Bristol City Council, delivering a £16m Retrofit refurbishment project across 4 high rise buildings which will include scaffolding mass climbers, cladding renewals and associated works.Duties and ResponsibilitiesSenior Quantity Surveyor responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the company secures its full entitlement within the contract. Be responsible for the commercial aspects of this newly acquired Retrofit social housing refurbishment contract. Promote company values and procedures internally and externally. Ensure project teams meet or exceed budget targets.
  Act as a subject matter expert on contractual arrangements. Maximise cash flow through invoicing and resolving client queries. Monitor job costs and revenue to support data-driven decisions. Manage disputes and identify potential issues early. Ensure accurate cash flow forecasts and revenue profiles. Direct responsibility for financial reporting and cost control governance. Producing subcontractor orders, supplier on-boarding, and team development. This is a small but exceptional and friendly team of dedicated and experienced commercial individuals. Some flexible working available (3 days per week onsite).What You Will NeedEssential criteria: Good level of education to include 5 GCSE's at grade C or above, A levels An industry related qualification We would consider an established QS ready for the next step Experience of working on Social Housing Refurbishment contracts Previous experience within a similar role Excellent IT knowledge including a high level of Excel skills (incl. V-Lookup, Pivot tables and formula development)
• Contractual awareness Negotiating and communication skills Experience of Management Accounts Full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel if required by the business.Desirable Criteria: Knowledge of Contract Law Detailed knowledge of relevant contract conditions (NEC 4). Retrofit refurbishment experience would be advantageous Professional Accountancy Qualifications or working towards Facilities Management/Accountancy or Construction related qualification. Demonstrable experience in significant & complex contract multi-disciplinary contracts. Experience in Dispute Resolution Experience within the construction or social housing refurbishment sector however we are very much welcoming applications from established commercial individuals from other sectors.BenefitsSenior Quantity Surveyor benefits include: Excellent salary scale Discretionary profit related bonus up to 10% Company car or Motor Expenditure