Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bimplus; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career development

Exposure to complex construction and

Multidisciplinary project team

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major Plymouth-based scheme. You will lead cost planning, procurement, contract management and financial control, collaborating with clients, contractors and the supply chain.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years QS experience, relevant degree, and strong knowledge of contracts and commercial management. BPSS clearance is required due to site sensitivity; NATO/MISWG passport holders preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quantity surveying experience in construction/infrastructure.
• Degree in QS or related field (HNC/HND/BSc/MSc).
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and commercial management.
• Experience in cost planning, forecasting, valuations and financial reporting.
• Experience using CostX, QS Suite or PlanSwift.
• Membership in RICS or CIOB desirable.
• BPSS security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and cost plans.
• Manage project costs and maintain financial control throughout the lifecycle.
• Review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts and variations.
• Manage procurement processes and evaluate tenders.
• Monitor project progress and forecast final costs.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare interim and final payment applications and valuations.
• Produce financial reports, cost analyses and commercial documentation.
• Support resolution of commercial and contractual disputes.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost planning

Contract management

Valuations

Education

HNC/HND/BSc/MSc in QS/Construction Management/Civil Engineering

Tools

CostX

QS Suite

PlanSwift

Job description

Sphere Solutions are working with an established construction and infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a large scheme based in Plymouth.

The successful candidate will play a key role in cost planning, procurement, contract management and financial control, working closely with clients, contractors, consultants and supply chain partners.

The Role

• Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets and cost plans
• Managing project costs and maintaining effective financial control throughout the project lifecycle
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts, subcontracts and variations
• Managing procurement processes and evaluating subcontractor and supplier tenders
• Monitoring project progress and forecasting final costs
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Preparing interim and final payment applications and valuations
• Producing financial reports, cost analysis and commercial documentation
• Working closely with clients, project teams, consultants and supply chain partners
• Ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and company requirements
• Supporting the resolution of commercial and contractual disputes
• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior members of the commercial team

About You

• We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in construction, infrastructure or a similarly complex environment.
• Ideally, you will have 5+ years' Quantity Surveying experience
• HNC, HND, BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and commercial management
• Experience in cost planning, forecasting, valuations and financial reporting
• Experience using quantity surveying software such as CostX, QS Suite or PlanSwift
• Professional membership/accreditation such as RICS or CIOB is desirable
• Due to the sensitive nature of the site, successful candidates will be required to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Please note:

• The BPSS clearance process can take up to 8 weeks
• Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country
• Candidates must have resided in the UK continuously for the previous 5 years

What's on Offer?

• Long-term career development and progression
• Exposure to complex construction and infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary project team

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience