Senior Quantity Surveyor

CQS Solutions; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company based in Shrewsbury is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage complex projects with a focus on cost efficiency and commercial relationships. The position requires a minimum of 5 years' experience, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with NEC and JCT contracts. Attractive benefits include a company car option, health care scheme, and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Company car option

Company pension scheme

Health Care Scheme

Flexi-time working arrangements

Option to work from home

Birthday leave day

Support for professional development

Responsibilities

• Full project cost management and monthly reporting
• Review, evaluate, and submit Compensation Events and Variations
• Administer subcontracts and manage interim and final account settlements
• Deliver accurate CVRs and ensure robust financial performance monitoring
• Maintain strong commercial relationships with subcontractors and clients
• Monitor project cash flow and oversee payment applications and claims
• Provide risk analysis and maintain up-to-date risk registers
• Liaise with internal teams and attend site, commercial, and progress meetings
• Support project strategy, programming, and documentation accuracy
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement across commercial functions

Skills

Minimum 5 years' experience in a QS/Senior QS role

Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts

Excellent financial acumen and negotiation skills

Confident user of Excel, Word, and QS software

Strong commercial awareness and ability to work under pressure

Able to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships

Experience in multi-site or national construction environments

Education

BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

CSCS cardholder

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Shropshire

Salary: £50,000+ per annum, negotiable depending on experience + Company Car Option + Benefits

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 41.5 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Reports to: Director

Be Part of a Growing, High-Impact Construction Team!

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the lead on diverse and complex projects within a commercially focused, collaborative environment? We're seeking a driven professional with a strong understanding of contracts, cost management, and negotiation to help deliver projects efficiently from procurement through to final account.

You'll join a forward-thinking business committed to work-life balance, employee development, and providing the flexibility modern professionals expect.

What We Offer

• Salary of £50,000+ per annum, negotiable DOE
• Company car option
• Company pension scheme
• Health Care Scheme
• Flexi-time working arrangements
• Option to work from home
• Birthday leave day (an additional day off)
• Support for professional development and CPD

Key Responsibilities

• Full project cost management and monthly reporting
• Review, evaluate, and submit Compensation Events and Variations
• Administer subcontracts and manage interim and final account settlements
• Deliver accurate CVRs and ensure robust financial performance monitoring
• Maintain strong commercial relationships with subcontractors and clients
• Monitor project cash flow and oversee payment applications and claims
• Provide risk analysis and maintain up-to-date risk registers
• Liaise with internal teams and attend site, commercial, and progress meetings
• Support project strategy, programming, and documentation accuracy
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement across commercial functions

What We're Looking For

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a QS/Senior QS role
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
• Excellent financial acumen and negotiation skills
• Confident user of Excel, Word, and QS software
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to work under pressure
• Able to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
• Experience in multi-site or national construction environments is advantageous

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• CSCS cardholder
• Full UK driving licence (essential for site travel)

If you're ready to take the next step in your surveying career and thrive in a flexible, progressive organisation, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV to be considered!

No agencies please