Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ashbrittle; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company based in Hatfield seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor. The role involves managing projects, preparing budgets, and ensuring commercial success. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience with a UK contractor, strong financial management skills, and a relevant degree. Salary can reach up to £85k with additional benefits.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive company culture

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience with a UK main contractor.
• Proven track record in delivering commercial, education, or residential schemes.
• Excellent knowledge of UK building regulations and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, cost plans, and valuations for multiple projects.
• Conduct procurement of subcontractors.
• Prepare interim and final accounts and manage cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Financial management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well-established and reputable main contractor based in Hatfield with a £50 million turnover, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. With a strong pipeline of work across the commercial, education, and industrial sectors, they are looking for a motivated and commercially astute individual to manage projects from tender through to final account.

The Role

• Responsible for the full spectrum of QS duties on multiple projects ranging from £500k to £5m.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, valuations, and variations.
• Conduct procurement of subcontractors.
• Work closely with site teams and directors to ensure commercial success of projects.
• Prepare interim and final accounts and manage cash flow forecasts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A minimum of 5 years' experience working with a UK main contractor.
• Proven track record delivering commercial, education, or residential schemes.
• Excellent knowledge of UK building regulations and standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT).
• Strong negotiation, financial management, and reporting skills.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• A proactive, hands-on approach with great communication and problem-solving skills.

What’s On Offer

• Opportunities for career progression within a growing and forward-thinking business.
• Supportive and collaborative company culture.
• Salary up to £85k plus car / allowance plus benefits

Please contact Robert for an initial discussion or feel free to apply with an up to date CV