Senior Quantity Surveyor

PSR Solutions; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Career progression

Diverse project portfolio

Job summary

PSR Solutions, a leading regional contractor in the East Midlands, is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Nottingham to take ownership of commercial and contractual management from pre-construction through final account.

The role offers career progression, a diverse project portfolio valued between £5m and £20m across Education, Healthcare, Commercial sectors, with a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a recognised main contractor.
• Experience delivering construction projects valued between £5m and £20m.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Excel and cost management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of allocated construction projects.
• Prepare, monitor, and report on project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Procure, negotiate, and appoint subcontractors.
• Value and authorise subcontractor applications for payment.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, variations, change control, and commercial risk.
• Produce accurate financial reports in line with company procedures.
• Administer construction contracts, including JCT and NEC forms.
• Manage contractual correspondence and issue relevant notices.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Support commercial negotiations and dispute resolution where required.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cost management software

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established regional main contractor based in the East Midlands.

Our client has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the Education, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial, and Public Sector sectors. With a strong order book of secured work and continued business growth, they are now looking to strengthen their commercial team by appointing a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor based from their Nottingham office.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial and contractual management of projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably while providing commercial leadership to both project and site teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing contractor that offers genuine career progression, a supportive working environment, and a diverse portfolio of projects valued between £5m and £20m.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of allocated construction projects.
• Prepare, monitor, and report on project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Procure, negotiate, and appoint subcontractors.
• Value and authorise subcontractor applications for payment.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, variations, change control, and commercial risk.
• Produce accurate financial reports in line with company procedures.
• Administer construction contracts, including JCT and NEC forms.
• Manage contractual correspondence and issue relevant notices.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Support commercial negotiations and dispute resolution where required.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.

Education, Skills and Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a recognised main contractor.
• Demonstrable experience delivering construction projects valued between £5m and £20m.
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Excellent commercial awareness with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial/cost management software.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Excellent career progression within a growing regional contractor.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of high-quality projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term job security with a healthy pipeline of secured work