Senior Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Construction; Malvern Wells; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on established projects. You will own pre-construction through final account, manage budgets and reporting, and collaborate with clients and consultants to drive commercial success.

This role requires a proven track record in main contracting, strong negotiation and cost-control skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff within a supportive project team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Senior Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor.
• Strong cost control, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Experience across education, healthcare, leisure, commercial or residential sectors.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Manage costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly valuations and payment applications.
• Manage variations, change control and compensation events.
• Prepare and agree final accounts.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, payments and accounts.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams.
• Mentor junior commercial staff.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Cost control

Forecasting

Reporting

Proactive

Education

Quantity Surveying/Commercial qualification

Job description

Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Construction - Main Contracting

The Opportunity

A well-established and highly respected regional main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Wolverhampton.

The business has an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the Midlands and South West, with a diverse portfolio spanning education, healthcare, leisure, commercial and residential sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career and join a growing business with a strong pipeline of work.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with the project team, clients, consultants and supply chain.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking commercial ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly valuations and applications for payment.
• Managing variations, change control and compensation events.
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and accounts.
• Reviewing and negotiating subcontractor quotations.
• Monitoring project expenditure against budget.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Preparing monthly cost and value reports.
• Supporting project teams with commercial and contractual advice.
• Managing contractual notices and relevant project correspondence.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Working closely with Estimating and Pre-Construction teams during the tender and handover process.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor.
• A strong background within the construction industry.
• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Experience working across sectors such as education, healthcare, leisure, commercial or residential.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial procedures.
• Experience managing subcontractors and the wider supply chain.
• Excellent cost control, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• The ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• A proactive and commercially focused approach.
• The confidence to work independently while being part of a wider project team.
• A relevant Quantity Surveying/Commercial qualification would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and ambitious regional contractor with a strong reputation and a healthy pipeline of work.

You'll have the opportunity to work on a varied range of projects, take genuine ownership of your commercial responsibilities and develop your career within a supportive and collaborative team.

The business offers a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside genuine opportunities for progression and long-term career development.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next move and want to join an established main contractor with an exciting pipeline of projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.

All applications are treated confidentially.