Senior Quantity Surveyor

Build Recruitment; City Of London; Remote; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial advice on complex projects. Responsibilities include cost control, contract compliance, and mentoring junior team members. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000, remote working, and benefits including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for progression and professional development

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, ideally in the social housing sector.
• Background in social housing maintenance contracts is essential.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert commercial advice and support across multiple complex projects.
• Leading on cost control, budgets, valuations, and contract compliance.
• Preparing and presenting monthly commercial and performance reports.

Skills

Commercial management

Design management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree/HNC in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor — Remote (UK). Up to £75,000, benefits and bonus.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert commercial advice and support across multiple complex projects
• Leading on cost control, budgets, valuations, applications for payment and contract compliance
• Advising on design changes, risk management and change control processes
• Preparing and presenting monthly commercial and performance reports
• Supporting tender preparation, contract negotiations and dispute resolution
• Mentoring and developing Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs within the team

What we're looking for / Qualifications

• Degree/HNC in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• 5 years' experience as an SQS (ideally in the social housing sector)
• Strong commercial and design management knowledge
• Background in social housing maintenance contracts is essential
• Confident communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Desirable: reactive/planned maintenance, decarbonisation/retrofit projects, and knowledge of NEC/JCT/TAC contracts

What’s on offer

• Remote working
• Up to £75,000 salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for progression and professional development

Be part of a supportive, collaborative consultancy team where your expertise will help shape better commercial outcomes and deliver meaningful change. Apply today to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career.