Senior Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers; Northaw; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Leadership role

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Hertfordshire to lead the commercial function on a landmark education project. You will manage a two-person team, control costs, forecast and report financially, and oversee subcontract procurement and negotiations.

With exposure to large-scale education builds, you will drive commercial discipline and ensure project profitability while collaborating with clients and supply chain partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in main contractor environments.
• Experience on large-scale new-build construction projects.
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial management skills.
• Experience mentoring junior commercial staff.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Proactive with attention to detail and decisive financially.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience delivering education projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a major new-build education project from procurement through to final account.
• Mentor and develop a two-person commercial team.
• Own cost control, forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Manage subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and negotiations.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Ensure robust commercial processes throughout the lifecycle.
• Drive best practice and commercial discipline on the scheme.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Team leadership

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hertfordshire

Salary: £80,000-£90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveypor ready to take the lead on a landmark education project and play a key role in delivering a brand-new facility that will make a lasting difference to future generations

We're looking for an ambitious and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading construction team on an exciting new-build education project. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the commercial function on a major scheme, lead a team of two, and make your mark on a project with a real purpose.

The Opportunity

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the commercial success of the project, working closely with the wider delivery team to ensure the scheme is delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the commercial management of a major new-build education project from procurement through to final account.
• Managing, mentoring and developing a team of two commercial professionals.
• Taking ownership of cost control, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Managing subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and contractual negotiations.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project value.
• Working collaboratively with project managers, site teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Ensuring robust commercial processes are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Driving best practice, maintaining commercial discipline and contributing to the successful delivery of the scheme.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
• Experience working on large-scale new-build construction projects.
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial management skills.
• Experience managing, mentoring or developing junior commercial team members.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail and the confidence to make commercially sound decisions.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience delivering education projects would be advantageous.

What's In It for You

• £80,000-£90,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Car allowance on top of your basic salary.
• Bonus to reward performance and contribution.
• The opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated team of two.
• A high-profile new-build education project offering genuine commercial responsibility.
• The chance to work with an established construction team on a project that will leave a lasting legacy.
• An excellent opportunity to strengthen your senior commercial experience and progress your career.