Senior Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Long-term pipeline of work

Job summary

A leading UK main contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage new build industrial projects in Hertfordshire. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and strong skills in commercial management, budget control, and subcontractor management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000, alongside an attractive benefits package including a car allowance and pension. Join a supportive team committed to delivering high-profile projects with clear career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role or experienced Project QS ready to step up.
• Background working for a main contractor.
• Strong experience delivering industrial or commercial new build projects.
• Ability to manage projects up to £30m in value.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of new build industrial projects from pre‑construction to final account.
• Preparing and controlling project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts.
• Procuring and managing subcontractor packages.
• Handling valuations, variations, and change control.
• Producing accurate monthly cost/value reports.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
• Working closely with project and site teams to ensure commercial and operational success.

Skills

Commercial management

Budget preparation

Subcontractor management

Valuations and change control

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying

Job description

A leading UK main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to deliver new build industrial projects across Hertfordshire. This role offers the opportunity to take full commercial responsibility for high‑quality schemes with values of up to £30 million, working within a well‑respected and growing construction business.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of new build industrial projects from pre‑construction to final account
• Preparing and controlling project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts
• Procuring and managing subcontractor packages
• Handling valuations, variations, and change control
• Producing accurate monthly cost/value reports
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
• Working closely with project and site teams to ensure commercial and operational success

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role (or an experienced Project QS ready to step up)
• Background working for a main contractor
• Strong experience delivering industrial or commercial new build projects
• Ability to manage projects up to £30m in value
• Solid understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (preferred)

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
• Attractive package including car allowance, pension, and other benefits
• Long‑term pipeline of industrial work
• Supportive team environment with clear career progression
• Opportunity to work on modern, high‑profile industrial developments

Location

Site‑based across Hertfordshire, with office and remote support as required.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Construction