Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vistry Group PLC; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves delivering strategic support to the senior commercial team, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring ethical procurement practices. You will manage financial aspects of projects, resolve contractual disputes, and maintain positive client relationships. With competitive benefits including a company car and generous leave, this position offers a chance to thrive in a collaborative environment committed to quality and sustainability. Join us in making a difference in the construction industry.

Benefits

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Share save schemes

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Proven experience as SQS or Commercial lead.
• Experience in various forms of contract and complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the collation of project cost reports and present to management.
• Resolve contractual disputes and legal matters in a timely manner.
• Ensure high standards of cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Financial management

Cost control

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

HNC / HND in Surveying

Degree in Surveying

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry South London, at our Ealing site. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will deliver strategy and support to the senior commercial team to deliver strategy, making operational decisions on behalf of the team, while mentoring junior members of staff.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee-paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring, and Quality
• HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent
• Degree in Surveying or similar
• Proven experience as SQS or Commercial lead
• Experience in various forms of contract
• A successful track record in leading financial management and cost control on projects
• Experience in complex construction projects
• Strong and consistent performance
• Respect for our people and customers
• Teamwork
• Integrity and commitment
• Effective leadership

Desirable…

• Working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Leadership skills including setting objectives, giving feedback, coaching, listening, influencing others, and painting a compelling picture

More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role…

• Responsible for delivery of robust and ethical procurement practices
• Prepare, review, and present subcontractor recommendations to Managing Surveyor/Senior Commercial Manager
• Review and prepare subcontractor Articles of Agreement
• Resolve contractual disputes and legal matters in a timely manner
• Implement ethical subcontract administration practices and drive continuous quality and efficiency improvements
• Lead the collation of project cost reports and present to management
• Ensure high standards of cash flow forecasting
• Lead the collation of project cash flow and present at meetings
• Provide supporting information for build contracts
• Inform JV partners of project progress (if applicable)
• Maintain positive client relationships
• Ensure all funding conditions are fulfilled
• Attend pre-construction to operations handover meetings
• Provide market rate feedback for current projects
• Create an environment to drive engagement and high performance
• Manage team performance, 121s, and appraisals
• Model and promote Vistry Group People Behaviours
• Conduct regular team meetings
• Drive department collaboration
• Support health & safety policies
• Implement Building a Living Legacy strategy

Finally, a bit more about us…

We build more than homes; we’re making Vistry. As a responsible developer and award-winning employer, we live by our ethos of doing the right thing. Our values of integrity, caring, and quality shape our actions and empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, with renowned brands like Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. Together, with Vistry Works and Vistry Services, we are committed to sustainability, excellence, and community impact. Join us in making Vistry.

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