Senior Quantity Surveyor

PPM Recruitment; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PPM Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a role in the Woking area. The position focuses on commercial management, procurement, and financial control across healthcare, education, hospitality, and office sectors.

You will oversee subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts, while driving forecasting, risk management, and project profitability in collaboration with the Project Manager and delivery team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction, ideally at Senior level.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to manage costs and contracts.
• Excellent negotiation and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of subcontract packages and issue tender documentation.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations and recommend the best options.
• Prepare subcontract orders and manage payments to subcontractors.
• Maintain commercial control of subcontract packages throughout the project.
• Support main contract valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities with mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, contracts and best practice.
• Lead monthly valuations and work towards timely client agreement.
• Value and negotiate client variations and final accounts.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Client relations

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Senior QS experience

Job description

About the Company

An established, leading SME construction business with over 40 years industry experience is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its team in the Woking area.

With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and sustainable construction, the business delivers projects across a diverse range of sectors throughout the South East and London It offers an excellent environment for ambitious commercial professionals looking to develop their careers within a forward-thinking organisation.

Their portfolio includes projects for major brands and organisations including.Working across healthcare, education, hospitality, hotels, leisure, offices upto 10m in value

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of construction projects, working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably and in accordance with contractual requirements.

You will oversee subcontract procurement and commercial control, manage client valuations and variations, contribute to financial forecasting and risk management, and drive the successful agreement of final accounts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to contribute to major construction projects while benefiting from ongoing career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of subcontract packages, including preparing and issuing tender enquiry documentation.
• Obtain, evaluate and analyse subcontractor quotations, making recommendations on the most commercially advantageous options.
• Prepare subcontract orders and manage subcontractor payments.
• Maintain effective commercial control of subcontract packages throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the preparation and submission of main contract valuations.
• Agree subcontractor final accounts and ensure all commercial obligations are fulfilled.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly cost reports, including margin projections and cash flow forecasts.Assist with financial forecasting, cost monitoring and commercial reporting.
• Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to project risk and opportunity planning to maximise profitability and minimise exposure.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements and commercial best practice.
• Manage monthly client valuations and work towards timely agreement with client representatives.
• Measure, value and negotiate client variations throughout the project.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree project final accounts.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager and wider project team to achieve successful project delivery and financial performance.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have a strong commercial background within the construction industry, with experience managing project costs, subcontract packages and client-side commercial obligations.

You should be commercially astute, analytical and confident in negotiating with clients and supply chain partners. The ability to work collaboratively with project delivery teams, identify commercial opportunities and maintain accurate financial reporting will be essential.

You will also demonstrate:

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction, ideally at Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and commercial management.
• Experience preparing valuations, cost reports, forecasts and final accounts.
• The ability to manage variations, assess contractual obligations and mitigate commercial risk.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and maximising project value.
• The ability to work effectively within a project team while managing competing commercial priorities.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position with an established construction business.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to significant construction projects within a supportive and collaborative environment.