Senior Quantity Surveyor

Rogers McHugh; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health

Company pension

Hybrid working

National travel

Laptop and mobile phone

Career progression

Job summary

Rogers McHugh is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Major Contracts team in a role that spans cost, contract, and commercial management across high-value projects. The position offers hybrid working with national travel, delivering profitability and client satisfaction from inception to completion.

You will manage cost control, procurement, contract management, and commercial reporting, while coordinating with internal departments to ensure accurate final accounts and successful

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• Ideally 10+ years of QS experience in construction.
• High-level numeracy and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel and IT systems.
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making abilities.
• Effective negotiation and communication with stakeholders.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Collaborative and aligned with the company culture.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take briefing notes from clients to support pricing.
• Support collaboration across departments within QS team.
• Take off drawings and produce Bills of Quantities/Scopes of Works.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier procurement and cost analysis.
• Maintain and update procurement tracker.
• Conduct site visits and project meetings.
• Negotiate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Identify variations and agree per contract terms.
• Prepare and submit valuations on time.
• Monitor profitability and value engineering.
• Close out waste gaps and provide CVR reporting.
• Lead project costing from concept to final account.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Collaboration

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Concorde Portal

Egnyte

MS Excel

Job description

Location: Doncaster (with national travel and hybrid working opportunities)

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE) + company car/car allowance, bonus scheme, laptop, mobile phone

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Holiday: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays + up to 3 extra days for long service + paid festive closure

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, award-winning design, build, and reactive maintenance company with over 30 years of experience delivering quality and excellence. Operating across the UK and internationally from offices in Doncaster, Nottingham, and London, they have earned a strong reputation for completing projects on time and within budget.

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client’s Major Contracts team. This role is ideal for a commercially astute professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership across a broad spectrum of high-value commercial, leisure, and hospitality projects.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in managing the cost, contract, and commercial aspects of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring profitability and client satisfaction throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Take accurate and detailed briefing notes from clients to support robust pricing, including site check measures.
• Act as a key member of the Quantity Surveying team, supporting collaboration across departments with a proactive and positive approach.
• Take off drawings and produce accurate Bills of Quantities/Scopes of Works.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier procurement, including cost analysis and contract issue.
• Maintain and update the procurement tracker.
• Conduct regular site visits and attend project meetings.
• Liaise and negotiate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Identify, capture, and agree variations in accordance with contract terms.
• Prepare and submit valuations as per contractual timelines.
• Monitor profitability, value engineering, and highlight risk and opportunity areas.
• Close out waste gaps on projects and provide regular CVR reporting.
• Lead on project costing from concept to final account, including estimating, procurement, contract management, and commercial reporting.
• Review and approve invoices, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments across the project lifecycle.
• Submit accurate and timely final accounts.
• Manage full project tenders where applicable.
• Keep project data up to date on the Concorde Project Portal and Egnyte system.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with CBGW protocols.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• Ideally 10+ years of Quantity Surveying experience within the construction industry.
• High-level numeracy and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant IT systems.
• Strong commercial awareness and confident decision-making abilities.
• Effective negotiation and communication skills with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong personal time management and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, approachable, and aligned with the company’s culture and values.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• Up to £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Hybrid working opportunities and national travel
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Plus up to 3 extra days for long service
• Paid festive closure
• Westfield Health membership
• Company pension scheme
• Free refreshments, birthday treats, Feast Friday lunches, and paid social events
• Clear opportunities for progression, training, and career development
• If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking and supportive business, this could be the perfect role for you.