Senior Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Crawley. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence key procurement and commercial strategies across high-profile projects. You will collaborate closely with project managers, manage contractor payments, and oversee junior team members, all while contributing to a culture of continuous growth and improvement. With a focus on flexibility and professional development, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, allowing you to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Flexible working

Remote opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Market-leading pay and conditions

Qualifications

• Significant experience in quantity surveying with high-value contracts.
• Professional qualification and/or membership of RICS or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Certify contractor payments and manage commercial strategies.
• Compile monthly dashboards and support junior team members.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract Administration

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor, Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

PRS

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. This is an exciting time to come onboard, as you’ll play a key role in supporting our ambitious growth plans. You will work closely with one of our key construction clients in the region and take ownership of key procurement and commercial strategies across a range of diverse and high-profile projects.

In This Role, You Will:

1. Receive and certify contractor payments
2. Provide essential NEC contract administration support to Project Managers, including replying to compensation event notifications, agreement of compensation events, and using the contract administration system
3. Compile monthly commercial dashboards, reporting on project performance
4. Manage junior members of the commercial team and support their development
5. Raise accruals and deliver all cost reporting required by the client prior to P6 closure
6. Handle internal and external contract and commercial documents and queries, including claims
7. Collaborate with Project Managers to prepare all necessary documentation
8. Liaise with all external and internal stakeholders to ensure projects progress efficiently and on schedule
9. Produce quality reports in a timely and professional manner, asking the right questions and offering sound judgment where needed

About You:

1. Significant experience in quantity surveying, with a strong track record of managing complex and high-value contracts from a commercial perspective
2. Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
3. Professional qualification and/or membership of RICS, CIOB, ICES, or a relevant chartered institute (preferred but not essential)
4. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (intermediate/advanced level), and experienced in SAP
5. Strong work ethic and commitment to producing impactful, high-quality outputs
6. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
7. Confident working with all levels of senior management and presenting information clearly across different formats
8. Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to make informed business decisions and report findings effectively to stakeholders
9. Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships, including working directly with senior managers and executives
10. Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities

Our Culture & Values

We’re on a mission to rewrite the rules. We’re a diverse, driven team of professionals who view our work as a vocation, not just a job. Our culture is built on inclusion, openness, and a passion for continuous growth and improvement. We embrace a wide range of perspectives and experiences that enrich our work and support bold, innovative thinking.

Grow With Us

Our people are our greatest asset. You’ll receive ongoing training and professional development to help you grow and achieve your career goals. You’ll have real responsibilities from day one and the chance to work on some of the industry’s most exciting and challenging projects.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer market-leading pay and conditions, as well as an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. Flexible working and remote opportunities support a healthy work-life balance, and our dynamic, fast-paced culture gives everyone the autonomy to make a real impact.

Our Leadership Principles

Our leadership principles reflect our values and guide how we work together and with our clients:

1. We always deliver on our promises, no matter how small
2. We solve our clients’ problems with urgency and care
3. We take action—because actions drive results
4. We hire ambitious, hardworking, and humble people who are open to feedback—and empower them to “proceed until apprehended”
5. We treat cost management with a business owner mentality
6. We value open, honest, and direct communication
7. We reinvest in our people and our business to create a sustainable future