Senior Quantity Surveyor

Jiggle Asset Management LTD; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Pension

Other benefits

Job summary

Jiggle Asset Management LTD in Bridlington is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery for new build housing projects. You will manage a portfolio of residential schemes, including affordable housing and specialist living, ensuring strong financial performance and stakeholder coordination.

The role focuses on commercial leadership across pre-construction to final account, mentoring junior commercial staff, and maintaining robust cost control and contractual compliance.

Qualifications

• HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience with JCT and NEC contracts.
• Strong financial and cost management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid UK driving licence and CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support to site and project management teams.
• Manage commercial aspects of multiple live projects.
• Monitor expenditure and forecast accuracy vs. actual costs.
• Procure and administer subcontract packages from enquiry to final account.
• Certify and approve subcontractor payments.
• Prepare client valuations and cost reports for management.
• Forecast external valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare tender documents and bills of quantities.

Skills

Five years' experience

MS Office

Delivering value in construction

UK Driving Licence

CSCS Card

Commercial management

Education

HND/ Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

JCT Contracts

NEC Contracts

Job description

• Car or car allowance
• Pension
• Other benefits

Senior Quantity Surveyor - New Build Housing

Location: Bridlington

We are working with a well-established construction business to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role within its new build housing division.

The team delivers a diverse range of medium and large-scale residential developments, including affordable housing, apartment schemes, retirement living and extra care projects. Schemes are managed from the early stages of development and pre-construction through to technical delivery, construction and final account.

This role would suit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial expertise and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial performance of a portfolio of construction projects. You will work closely with site and project management teams while also maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing commercial support and guidance to site and project management teams
• Taking responsibility for the commercial management of multiple live construction projects
• Monitoring project expenditure and reviewing monthly forecasts against actual costs
• Managing the procurement and commercial administration of subcontract packages from initial enquiry through to final account
• Assessing, certifying and approving subcontractor payments
• Providing advice to operational teams on cost management, estimating and contractual requirements
• Preparing and submitting client valuations in line with contractual timescales
• Managing and forecasting external valuations through to agreement of final accounts
• Preparing and presenting valuation reports and cost information to clients and senior management
• Managing project budgets and ensuring accurate commercial reporting
• Pricing, negotiating and managing project variations
• Preparing tender and contract documentation, including bills of quantities and enquiry packages where required
• Supporting the preparation and negotiation of tenders and contract agreements
• Maintaining a strong understanding of both main contract and subcontract obligations
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior members of the commercial team, including Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors

What We're Looking For

• HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• A minimum of five years' experience working in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and commercial management
• Experience managing a range of construction contracts, including JCT and NEC
• A clear understanding of both main contract and subcontract terms and conditions
• Experience managing multiple projects or a portfolio of schemes
• Strong financial and cost management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• A valid UK driving licence
• A valid CSCS card

Personal Qualities

• Strong numerical and commercial ability
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to secure the best commercial outcomes
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify potential cost issues and take appropriate action
• The ability to interpret financial and commercial information and make informed decisions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to support and develop junior surveyors
• A proactive, professional and collaborative approach

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious construction team where collaboration, trust and professional development are genuinely encouraged.

You will have the autonomy to take ownership of your projects while working within a collaborative environment that values open communication, teamwork and individual development.

The role offers exposure to a varied and substantial portfolio of residential and specialist living schemes, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term position.