Senior Quantity Surveyor

Watkin Jones PLC; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing programme

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

Watkin Jones Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Refresh division, focusing on refurbishment and building improvement. You’ll own the commercial journey from estimation to completion across varied projects, including recladding and internal refurbishments, with hybrid working from home and site travel as needed.

The role emphasizes autonomy, project stakeholder coordination, and delivery excellence within a growing, UK-wide team.

Qualifications

• Experience in the QS function on new build projects.
• Knowledge of refurbishment/recladding projects is advantageous.
• Able to work autonomously and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial journey from estimation to completion.
• Collaborate with project teams on procurement and CVR processes.
• Support growth and delivery of refurbishment projects.

Skills

QS experience

New build projects

Refurbishment

Autonomous working

Job description

Are you ready to elevate your career? We’re excited to share a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Refresh division, specialising in Refurbishment and Building Improvement.

This isn’t your typical Senior Quantity Surveyor role. Within Refresh, you’ll be involved in the commercial journey of each project from the very first estimation stage all the way through to completion. Our work spans everything from building envelope and internal fire compartmentation projects to full room and amenity space refurbishments.

This role is able to offer:

• Varied Workload: Contribute to a wide range of projects that will challenge, motivate, and develop you.
• Full Project Lifecycle Engagement: Play a key role at every stage, shaping outcomes from start to finish.

This is a pivotal moment for Refresh, with significant growth on the horizon. By joining us now, you’ll have the opportunity to influence our direction, support our expansion, and help us deliver exceptional results for our clients as part of a strong, committed team.

While we have offices and hubs across the UK available for use, this role is primarily home-based, with travel to sites and offices as needed for collaboration with project teams, your line manager, and senior leaders.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will need to possess a blend of formal education and hands-on experience, complemented by a proactive approach to professional development. You’ll need to demonstrate a good understanding of the industry, along with the ability to effectively manage and deliver projects.

The nature of this roles means that we are looking for a person who has sufficient experience and self-discipline to work autonomously to complete the required tasks and have the confidence and ability to contact all team and project stakeholders to ensure actions are completed.

Experience of working within the QS function on new build projects would be desirable to allow for an understanding of the construction technology, procurement and CVR process. Experience working specifically on reclad or refurbishment projects would also be advantageous.

Why Choose Watkin Jones Group?

Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management.

Joining us means becoming part of a company that’s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We’re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development.

At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you:

• Work-Life Balance:25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships.
• Wellbeing:Access to‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform.
• Rewards:Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, and life insurance.
• Benefits:Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme.

This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact role within a forward-thinking company. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on major projects that shape the built environment.

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