Senior Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Group

Henley-on-Thames

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Company pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Travel expenses for site-based staff

Training and development

Job summary

Thorn Baker Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on prestigious prime residential developments in the UK. You will oversee cost planning, procurement, contract administration, valuations and risk management, reporting to the Commercial Manager.

The role requires 7-10+ years' experience, a Degree in Quantity Surveying, and a proven track record with main contractors on high-end residential schemes. Strong negotiation and stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

7-10+ years' Quantity Surveying experience.
Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
Main contractor background.
Strong experience delivering high-end or prime residential projects.
Excellent working knowledge of JCT contract forms.
Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage projects independently.
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
Structural construction experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Leading cost planning, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting
Managing procurement strategies and subcontractor packages
Administering and managing JCT contracts
Producing and reviewing monthly valuations and CVRs
Identifying and mitigating commercial risks whilst maximising opportunities
Managing change control and value engineering processes
Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
Providing guidance and mentorship to junior commercial team members
Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and in line with commercial targets

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Commercial management

Negotiation skills

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

JCT contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

A leading specialist contractor delivering luxury residential construction projects is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role on prestigious prime residential developments, overseeing all commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction through to completion.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial leadership and financial management of high-value residential projects, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading cost planning, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting
Managing procurement strategies and subcontractor packages
Administering and managing JCT contracts
Producing and reviewing monthly valuations and CVRs
Identifying and mitigating commercial risks whilst maximising opportunities
Managing change control and value engineering processes
Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
Providing guidance and mentorship to junior commercial team members
Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and in line with commercial targets

Requirements