Senior Quantity Surveyor

Anderselite; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderselite in Leeds is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery on multiple construction projects. The role reports into the commercial team and offers scope to take ownership from pre-construction through to completion.

You will work closely with clients, contractors and internal teams, manage budgets, procurement, valuations and contract administration, and mentor junior staff as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience managing the commercial side of multiple projects.
• Experience with JCT, NEC or equivalent contracts.
• Strong procurement, valuation, forecasting and cost-control experience.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Good communication with clients, contractors and internal teams.
• HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Valid CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Supporting project and site teams with commercial guidance.
• Procurement and management of subcontractors from tender through to completion.
• Managing valuations, payments and subcontract accounts.
• Preparing and submitting valuations and monitoring financial performance.
• Managing variations, change and contractual requirements.
• Tendering and negotiating packages and contracts.
• Preparing commercial reports and presenting financial information to senior stakeholders and clients.
• Supporting the preparation and management of contract documentation.
• Monitoring project performance and identifying potential cost risks.
• Supporting and developing junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Procurement

Valuation

Forecasting

Cost-control

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

HND/degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

A leading construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Leeds.

This is an opportunity to take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple construction projects, working closely with operational teams, clients and the supply chain from pre-construction through to completion.

The Role

You will be responsible for the commercial delivery of multiple projects, including:

• Managing project costs, budgets and financial forecasts
• Supporting project and site teams with commercial guidance
• Procurement and management of subcontractors from tender through to completion
• Managing valuations, payments and subcontract accounts
• Preparing and submitting valuations and monitoring financial performance
• Managing variations, change and contractual requirements
• Tendering and negotiating packages and contracts
• Preparing commercial reports and presenting financial information to senior stakeholders and clients
• Supporting the preparation and management of contract documentation
• Monitoring project performance and identifying potential cost risks
• Supporting and developing junior members of the commercial team

About You

• A minimum of 5 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Strong experience within the construction industry
• Experience managing the commercial side of multiple projects
• Good knowledge of subcontract and main contract management
• Experience working with JCT, NEC or equivalent contracts
• Strong procurement, valuation, forecasting and cost-control experience
• Good negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with clients, contractors and internal teams
• HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Valid UK driving licence
• Valid CSCS card

Location: Leeds

Type: Permanent

This is a good opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of larger and more complex projects while continuing to develop within a growing construction business.