Senior Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Construction; Madresfield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Car allowance

Diverse project portfolio

Long-term career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial activities across a portfolio of refurbishment, fit-out, maintenance, roofing and selected new-build projects up to £10m. You will drive procurement, valuations and cost control while mentoring junior staff.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and long-term career progression within a collaborative commercial team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor with main contractors.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience across refurbishment, fit-out, maintenance, roofing or new-build projects.
• Chartered status or progressing towards accreditation welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management on multiple projects from pre-construction to final account.
• Procurement and subcontractor management.
• Valuations, cost/value reporting and cost control.
• Forecasting and risk/opportunity management.
• Client reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Final accounts and project close-out.
• Mentor junior commercial staff.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor experience

Refurbishment/fit-out exposure

JCT/NEC contract knowledge

Frameworks & two-stage procurement

Education

Quantity Surveying / construction degree

Chartered status / RICS or CIOB welcomed

Job description

Thorn Baker are working with an established and growing construction business that are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its commercial team and support a portfolio of refurbishment, fit-out, maintenance, roofing and selected new-build projects valued up to £10m. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking contractor offering a varied project portfolio, long-term career progression and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account. Key duties will include:

• Procurement and subcontractor management
• Valuations and cost/value reporting
• Forecasting and cost control
• Change management and contractual notices
• Risk and opportunity management
• Client reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Final accounts and project close-out
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff where required

About You

• Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors from regional or national main contractors
• Project Quantity Surveyors ready to step into a senior position
• Commercial professionals with experience in refurbishment, fit-out, maintenance, roofing or new-build projects
• Candidates with strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Professionals experienced in frameworks, negotiated work and two-stage procurement
• A Quantity Surveying or Construction-related qualification would be advantageous, although substantial relevant experience will be considered equally. Chartered status or working towards RICS/CIOB accreditation is welcomed.

What's on Offer?

• Salary circa £70,000 DOE
• £5,500 Car Allowance
• Hybrid Working
• Diverse project portfolio
• Long-term career progression
• Supportive and collaborative team environment