Senior Quantity Surveyor

CQS Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car option

Company pension scheme

Flexi-time working arrangements

Birthday leave day

Support for professional development and CPD

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage diverse projects. You will oversee financial performance, contract management, and stakeholder communication, all within a supportive environment that values work-life balance and professional development. Join a team devoted to innovation while enjoying flexible work arrangements, including the option for home working.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a QS/Senior QS role.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Able to build effective stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Full project cost management and monthly reporting.
• Administer subcontracts and manage account settlements.
• Monitor project cash flow and oversee payment applications.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Financial acumen

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Excel

QS software

Job description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £50,000+ per annum, negotiable depending on experience + Company Car Option + Benefits

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 41.5 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Reports to: Director

Be Part of a Growing, High-Impact Construction Team!

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the lead on diverse and complex projects within a commercially focused, collaborative environment?

We’re seeking a driven professional with a strong understanding of contracts, cost management, and negotiation to help deliver projects efficiently from procurement through to final account.

You'll join a forward-thinking business committed to work-life balance, employee development, and providing the flexibility modern professionals expect.

What We Offer?

• Salary of £50,000+ per annum, negotiable DOE

• Company pension scheme

• Flexi-time working arrangements

• Option to work from home

• Birthday leave day (an additional day off)

• Support for professional development and CPD

Key Responsibilities

• Full project cost management and monthly reporting

• Review, evaluate, and submit Compensation Events and Variations

• Administer subcontracts and manage interim and final account settlements

• Deliver accurate CVRs and ensure robust financial performance monitoring

• Maintain strong commercial relationships with subcontractors and clients

• Monitor project cash flow and oversee payment applications and claims

• Provide risk analysis and maintain up-to-date risk registers

• Liaise with internal teams and attend site, commercial, and progress meetings

• Support project strategy, programming, and documentation accuracy

• Promote best practice and continuous improvement across commercial functions

What We’re Looking For

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a QS/Senior QS role

• Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts

• Excellent financial acumen and negotiation skills

• Confident user of Excel, Word, and QS software

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to work under pressure

• Able to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships

• Experience in multi-site or national construction environments is advantageous

Qualifications:

• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

• Full UK driving licence (essential for site travel)

If you’re ready to take the next step in your surveying career and thrive in a flexible, progressive organisation, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV to be considered.

No agencies please.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Engineering

• Industries

  Construction, Surveying and Mapping Services, and Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

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