Senior Quantity Surveyor

Think Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Recruitment in Coventry is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a busy commercial team delivering social housing refurbishment works across Coventry.

You will take a lead role controlling costs, procurement, valuations and final accounts, coordinating with operations, clients and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Prior Housing refurbishment experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience in refurbishment, housing, or residential projects.
• Strong understanding of contracts and procurement.
• Experience producing cost reports and forecasts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial management across multiple refurbishment projects.
• Monitor costs, budgets, expenditure and financial performance.
• Prepare valuations and applications for payment.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments, valuations and final accounts.
• Identify, price and manage variations and additional works.
• Review contractual documents for compliance.
• Support procurement activities and negotiate for best value.
• Prepare cost reports and commercial forecasts for senior management.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Lead final accounts and maintain audit trails.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost control

Budgeting

Contract management

Valuations

Subcontractor management

Negotiation

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Coventry

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Refurbishment | Coventry

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established and growing construction business for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a busy commercial team delivering a range of social housing refurbishment and improvement works across Coventry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in refurbishment, housing, maintenance, or general building works who is looking for a long‑term position with responsibility for the commercial performance of multiple projects.

You will take a lead role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of refurbishment projects from initial mobilisation and procurement through to completion and final account. Working closely with operational teams, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives, you will provide robust commercial support while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within agreed budgets.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will have responsibility for maintaining strong commercial control across a portfolio of social housing refurbishment projects.

Your role will include:

• Taking ownership of the commercial management of multiple refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, expenditure and financial performance.
• Preparing and submitting accurate valuations and applications for payment.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, payments, valuations and final accounts.
• Identifying, pricing and managing variations, compensation events and additional works.
• Reviewing contractual documentation and ensuring compliance with agreed terms.
• Supporting procurement activities and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve best value.
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts and commercial reports for senior management.
• Monitoring project cash flow and working capital.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities at an early stage and implementing appropriate mitigation.
• Reviewing project performance against budgets and agreed targets.
• Working closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and site teams to ensure commercial and operational objectives are aligned.
• Supporting the resolution of contractual and commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and ensuring robust audit trails.
• Leading the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Providing commercial guidance and support to junior members of the commercial team.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and procedures.

About the Projects

The successful candidate will be working across a programme of social housing refurbishment and improvement projects in Coventry.

The works will involve refurbishment and planned improvement activity within occupied and/or existing residential properties, meaning previous experience of working within housing, refurbishment, maintenance, responsive/planned works or a similar environment would be highly advantageous.

You will need to understand the additional commercial considerations associated with refurbishment projects, including variations, unforeseen works, subcontractor management, programme changes and working within existing properties.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who is confident managing projects commercially and can operate effectively with a high degree of autonomy.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction/refurbishment sector.
• Previous experience delivering refurbishment, housing, social housing, maintenance or residential projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Strong knowledge of valuations, variations, procurement and cost control.
• Experience producing accurate cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify both risks and opportunities.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Confidence communicating with clients, senior management, subcontractors and operational teams.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and commercial management.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider project team.
• A relevant HNC/HND, degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline would be advantageous. Professional membership or progression towards a recognised professional qualification would also be welcomed.

What We're Looking For

This position would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working in a hands-on commercial role and wants to take genuine ownership of project performance.

You should be commercially driven, analytical and confident challenging costs, negotiating with the supply chain and identifying opportunities to improve project margins.

Experience within social housing refurbishment would be particularly beneficial, although candidates with strong refurbishment, residential, maintenance or general building experience will also be considered.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an established construction environment with a strong pipeline of refurbishment works across Coventry.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of significant commercial responsibilities, work alongside an experienced operational team and contribute directly to the successful delivery and financial performance of a varied programme of housing refurbishment projects.

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a permanent Senior Quantity Surveyor position in Coventry, and have a strong commercial background within refurbishment or housing, we would be keen to hear from you.