Senior Quantity Surveyor

MSF Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchandising Sales Force Ltd. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage tender budgets, mentor the QS team, and drive cost management across projects in a fast-growing environment.

The role involves leading complex schemes, ensuring forecasts are met, and building strong relationships with clients and internal teams. Strong communication and Microsoft Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying or commercial management (accredited).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Manage own workload and mentor junior QS members to meet deadlines.
• Lead complex schemes and commercial negotiations where appropriate.
• Oversee cost management and identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain clear budgets for tendering and forecasted budgets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Methodical

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or commercial management (accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

Managing projects of various sizes ensuring clear and concise budgets are produced at tender. Mentoring and guiding the QS team, building and establishing effective professional relationships with both clients and internal departments to ensure contracts are completed within forecasted budget and timescale.

Key Responsibilities

• All quantity surveyor responsibilities as per the job description
• Manage your own workload as well as others to ensure deadlines are met
• Lead complex schemes and commercial negotiations where appropriate
• Clear and accurate communications across the relevant business departments
• Overseeing teams’ cost management
• Nurturing and developing Junior QS members to their full potential
• Identifying risk and opportunity for improvement succinctly
• Driver of key KPI’s within the department

Candidate profile

• Skilled analyst, problem solving, methodical individual
• Degree qualified in quantity surveying or commercial management accredited
• Detail orientated, identifying and resolving opportunities for improvement
• Great at prioritising effectively, and able to deal with multiple priorities for improvement.
• Confident communicator and able to build strong open relationships with people at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and associated software.

The Company

We are entering a period of significant growth and are seeking likeminded people who aspire to grow with us and be part of our exciting journey. In return, we offer a collaborative working environment where we actively encourage and support continuous improvement and career development.