Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 10%

Company car or car allowance £4,000

Salary sacrifice car lease scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Birthday off (34 days total)

Job summary

Willmott Dixon is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for our Northern Projects division. Based in Grimsby or Boston with travel across northern contracts, you will lead commercial management and ensure contractual entitlement is secured.

You will oversee cash flow, invoicing, and cost control, working within a friendly team to deliver social housing refurbishment projects.

Qualifications

• GCSEs with C or above and A levels required.
• Experience in social housing refurbishment projects helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of contracts and maximise cash flow.
• Monitor costs, invoicing, forecasts and risk; support project teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs

A levels

Relevant qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

The RoleAs part of our continued growth and an internal promotion, we are looking for a motivated and professional Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Northern Projects division. This is a permanent, full time position and can be based in either Grimsby or Boston with travel across the norther contracts. The Senior QS will have a key role in our commercial management function, providing proactive and timely support. This role can be based in Grimsby or Boston, LincolnshireThe CustomerThis role will be supporting this established commercial division responsible for the LHP (Lincolnshire Housing Partnership) Social Housing Refurbishment Projects.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 established Capital Works and 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. Support financial reporting and cost control governance. Oversee subcontractor orders, supplier on-boarding, and team development. This is a small but exceptional and friendly team of dedicated and experienced commercial individuals.
• 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 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
• Detailed knowledge of relevant contract conditions Experience of Management Accounts Full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel if required by the business.
• Desirable Criteria: Knowledge of Contract Law 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 Allowance (£4,000). Option to opt into Salary sacrifice car lease scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total) Sick