Senior Quantity Surveyor

The People Pod; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits package

Influence on strategy

Exposure to complex projects

Job summary

The People Pod is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery across live residential schemes and refurbishment programmes with involvement in complex building safety projects. The role covers North West and London-based schemes, requiring travel and strong governance across projects.

You will drive procurement, manage risk, and provide detailed reporting while leading a team of QSs and interfacing with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Senior QS with residential/refurbishment background
• Strong financial, contractual and commercial acumen
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to challenge cost assumptions and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience preparing detailed reports and contractual correspondence

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery from tender through to final account
• Forecasting, WIP, cost/value reconciliations and cashflow reporting
• Manage variations and claims for disciplined commercial control
• Oversee subcontractor negotiation, assessment and monthly applications
• Implement procurement strategy and supply chain recommendations
• Provide risk/value engineering to deliver best value
• Lead contractual governance with JCT and NEC forms
• Offer stakeholder leadership across client, subcontractor and internal teams
• Develop junior QSs and contribute to wider commercial strategy

Skills

Valuations

CVRs

Forecasting

WIP

Cost reconciliations

Cashflow reporting

Contract administration

Negotiation

Subcontractor management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Warrington + London Travel (2 Days)

£60,000-£70,000 + Car Allowance

A growing residential division is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery across a mix of live residential schemes, refurbishment programmes and complex building safety projects. You will work closely with senior leadership, oversee commercial reporting, drive procurement strategy and ensure strong governance across both North West and London-based projects. The role offers influence, responsibility and the chance to shape commercial standards within a developing division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial delivery from tender through to final account
• Advanced valuations and CVRs including forecasting, WIP, cost/value reconciliations and cashflow reporting
• Variation and claims management ensuring disciplined commercial control
• Subcontractor oversight including negotiation, assessment and agreement of monthly applications
• Risk and value engineering to deliver best value solutions
• Commercial risk management across multiple live schemes
• Contractual leadership with strong understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract
• Procurement strategy including supply chain recommendations and commercial approvals
• Stakeholder leadership across client, subcontractor and internal teams
• Team development supporting junior QSs and contributing to wider commercial strategy

What We're Looking For:

• Senior QS experience with strong residential or refurbishment background
• Strong financial, contractual and commercial acumen
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to challenge cost assumptions and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience preparing detailed reports, contractual correspondence and commercial documentation
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex subcontractor packages
• High level of analytical ability and demonstrable legal and construction knowledge
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline preferred

What's In It For You:

• Basic salary up to £70,000
• Car allowance
• Benefits package
• Direct influence on commercial strategy and standards
• Exposure to complex, high-profile schemes
• Clear progression within a growing division
• Strong senior leadership support and autonomy