Senior Quantity Surveyor

Guildmore Limited; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guildmore Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial and contractual management of residential and social housing façade and cladding remediation projects across the Midlands & North. Based primarily at our Milton Keynes regional office, you will own project commercial performance and mentor junior QSs.

You will oversee procurement, valuations, variations and CVR reporting, ensuring compliance with company procedures and industry standards while supporting

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in construction commercial role.
• Experience in façade, cladding remediation, residential or social housing.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts; NEC4 beneficial.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contractual activities across projects, maximise value and control costs.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor tendering, negotiations and contract awards.
• Oversee monthly valuations, payment processes and purchase orders.
• Manage variations, contractual claims and CVR reporting in line with DOA.
• Own cost-to-complete assessments, accruals, cash flow and forecasts.

Skills

Cost control

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

CVR reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

RICS or CIOB membership desirable

Tools

JCT contracts knowledge

NEC4 experience

Procurement management

Job description

Guildmore is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial and contractual management of residential and social housing façade and cladding remediation projects across the Midlands & North.

Based primarily at our regional office in Milton Keynes, with site visits as required, you will take ownership of project commercial performance, procurement, cost control, valuations, payments, variations and CVR reporting. You will also support and mentor Quantity Surveyors and Trainee QSs, ensuring compliance with company procedures and commercial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and contractual activities across assigned projects, maximising value and controlling costs.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor tendering, negotiations and contract awards.
• Oversee monthly client and subcontractor valuations, payment processes and purchase orders.
• Manage variations, contractual claims, commercial risks and approvals in line with the Delegation of Authority.
• Own monthly CVR reporting, cost-to-complete assessments, accruals, cash flow and value recovery forecasts.
• Monitor budgets, identify commercial risks and opportunities, and implement effective cost-control measures.
• Ensure compliance with JCT Design & Build contracts and, where applicable, NEC4, alongside relevant construction legislation and industry guidance.
• Maintain accurate commercial documentation, procurement schedules and subcontractor records.
• Work closely with project, design and construction teams to support successful project delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior commercial team members, ensuring consistent application of company procedures.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline; RICS or CIOB membership is desirable.
• At least five years experience in a construction commercial role, with a proven track record of managing project costs and contracts.
• Experience in façade, cladding remediation, residential or social housing projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and variations, with NEC4 experience beneficial.
• Experience with CVR reporting, procurement, subcontractor management and cash flow forecasting.
• Commercially astute, detail-oriented and confident in negotiations and stakeholder management.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing junior team members.
• A proactive, accountable approach to problem-solving, deadlines and commercial performance.