Senior Quantity Surveyor

Jobs for Humanity; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancer Scott is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership across allocated projects, controlling cost, forecast accuracy and reporting to the Commercial Manager. You will mentor Quantity Surveyors and Graduate Quantity Surveyors while protecting the company’s commercial position throughout from start to final account.

Established in 1998, Lancer Scott delivers construction and facilities management services.

Qualifications

• Substantial quantity surveying experience in main contracting.
• Strong knowledge of payment, change control, notices, claims and final accounts.
• Proven cost management, forecasting, CVR, procurement, measurement and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for allocated projects with cost control and risk management.
• Review contracts, notices and records; maintain documentation.
• Prepare budgets, CVRs, cash-flow forecasts and monthly reports.
• Manage payments, variations and final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Oversee procurement, valuations, payment notices and warranties.
• Lead and mentor junior QS and graduate QS, allocating workload and development support.
• Assist Commercial Manager with resource planning and project reviews.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contractual knowledge

Cost management

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Professional accreditation progress towards membership

Job description

Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Lancer Scott to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life. Company Name: Lancer Scott

Job Description

Why work for us?

Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services, often competing and winning work from our much larger competitors. We are based in the heart of Bristol and have enjoyed significant success, particularly in the last 4 years with turnover increasing from £56 million in 2020 to £125 million in 2025.

What is the main purpose of this role?

To provide senior commercial and quantity surveying leadership across allocated projects, controlling, monitoring and reporting on financial and contractual performance from project commencement through to final account. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will protect the Company's commercial position, support effective project delivery and lead, mentor and develop Quantity Surveyors and Graduate Quantity Surveyors as allocated.

What will be my core responsibilities?

• Take commercial responsibility for allocated projects, ensuring robust cost control, forecasting, reporting and early identification of risks and opportunities.
• Review contract conditions, amendments, Employer's Requirements and project information; identify obligations and entitlements and ensure contractual notices and records are maintained.
• Prepare and manage budgets, cost value reconciliations (CVR’s), cash-flow forecasts and monthly commercial reports for review with the Commercial Manager.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment, variations and loss and expense / prolongation entitlements; manage certification, payment and cash collection.
• Manage subcontract procurement and administration including enquiries, tender comparisons, recommendations, orders, valuations, variations, payment notices, final accounts, warranties, bonds and guarantees.
• Measure, value and agree works, variations, dayworks and final accounts with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, maintaining accurate supporting records.
• Work closely with Operations, Design, SHEQ and project teams on programme, procurement, change, risk, delay and disruption, ensuring commercial implications are identified and managed.
• Attend project, commercial and client meetings and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain.
• Lead commercial project handover from pre-construction and maintain project records, correspondence and commercial files in accordance with Company procedures.
• Manage, support and mentor Quantity Surveyors and Graduate Quantity Surveyors, reviewing outputs, allocating workload and supporting their professional development.
• Assist the Commercial Manager with resource planning, project reviews, management reporting and wider commercial improvement initiatives.

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• Substantial quantity surveying experience within a main contracting environment, with experience of independently managing the commercial performance of construction projects.
• Strong contractual and commercial knowledge covering payment, change control, notices, claims, loss and expense, subcontract administration and final accounts.
• Strong cost management, forecasting, CVR, procurement, measurement, valuation and reporting capability, with sound commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• Experience of medium to large-scale construction projects; refurbishment, fitout, façade/cladding remediation and complex occupied-building experience would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with clients and project teams and lead and develop less experienced commercial staff.

You will ideally have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Construction estimating experience within the UK construction or facilities management industry.
• A relevant construction or commercial qualification, preferably a BSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, would be advantageous, together with professional accreditation or progress towards professional membership.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Building Communities at Lancer Scott

At Lancer Scott, we’re committed to giving back through hands-on support, funding, and partnerships that create lasting impact. We've helped deliver projects like East Street Mews, providing housing for young homeless people, and revitalised community spaces such as the East Looe Hub and a Scouts hut in Gloucestershire. Our partnership with Community of Purpose enables us to support initiatives like the Bristol Young Heroes Awards and the Break Free Programme, giving young people opportunities to thrive.

Join us at Lancer Scott, where your work helps strengthen communities.