Senior Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers Ltd; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Sussex is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial delivery for various projects, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and holiday days. You will oversee project management, procurement, and financial reporting while mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and proven experience in similar roles, demonstrating strong communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

£10,000 car allowance

5% pension

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Demonstrable expertise in package procurement and management.
• Highly skilled in producing accurate Bills of Quantities.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of 2 projects or 1 larger scheme.
• Conduct weekly site visits for remeasures and budget compliance.
• Produce internal and external financial reports.

Skills

Commercial management of multiple projects

Package procurement

Producing Bills of Quantities

Advanced skills in measurement

Negotiation skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

New Senior Quantity Surveyor Position in Sussex! Is it time for the next step in your career

Position :
Senior Quantity Surveyor

Contract type : Permanent

Location :
Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Salary : 70,000 - £80,000 (DOE) + £10,000 car allowance, 5% pension and 25 days holiday

Skilled Careers contact : Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

Company Overview

A £25 million turnover Sussex based main contractor operating across the county and surrounding areas, typically delivering projects valued between £4-8 million across the education, commercial, industrial and social housing sectors.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in main contracting and proven experience in managing the commercial delivery of a diverse range of projects.

About the Role

Working out of the head office, your responsibilities as Senior Quantity Surveyor may include :

• Managing the commercial aspects of 2 projects or 1 larger scheme up to £12 million in value delivered under traditional and design & build contracts.
• Working as part of team of Surveyors at various levels.
• Supporting Estimators on the 2nd stage element of tenders.
• Production of Bills of Quantities.
• Full management of accounts, including procurement, placing orders, payments and final accounting.
• Conducting site visits weekly to conduct remeasures, assess progress and budget compliance.
• Undertaking valuations and client variations.
• Producing accurate internal and external financial reports, forecasts and liabilities.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Identifying opportunities to maximise value and reduce costs.
• Highlighting risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Advising on contractual claims and disputes throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a track record of commercial management of multiple projects.
• Demonstrable expertise in package procurement and management across high-value, complex scopes.
• Proficiency with Traditional and Design & Build contracts.
• Highly skilled in producing accurate Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
• Advanced skills in measurement.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, commercially focused mindset with a keen eye for detail and risk.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Stable career history is a must.
• Comfortable working on your own initiative.

What's on Offer

The opportunity to join a highly stable business with a strong balance sheet and a healthy pipeline of work with repeat clients.

A competitive salary and package.

What to Do Next

If this role sounds right for you, please click Apply Now. If it isn't quite what you're looking for but you'd like to discuss other opportunities, please contact Mark in the Maidstone branch of Skilled Careers.