Senior Quantity Surveyor

Sphere Solutions; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Sphere Solutions are recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a large Plymouth scheme. The role focuses on cost planning, procurement, contract management and financial control, working closely with clients, contractors, consultants and supply chain partners.

The role requires 5+ years of QS experience, a relevant degree (HNC/HND/BSc/MSc), knowledge of CostX or PlanSwift, and BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' Quantity Surveying experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and commercial management.
• Experience in cost planning, forecasting, valuations and financial reporting.
• RICS or CIOB membership desirable.
• BPSS security clearance required.
• Passport from a NATO or MISWG member country; UK residence for past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets and cost plans.
• Managing project costs and maintaining 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.

Skills

Years of experience

Contracts & commercial management

Cost planning & forecasting

RICS/CIOB desirable

Education

HNC/HND/BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

CostX

QS Suite

PlanSwift

Job description

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Plymouth

Permanent

£50,000 – £70,000 + £7,500 Car Allowance

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?

• £50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
• £7,500 car allowance
• 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