Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Car allowance

Cycle to work

Regular socials

Training programmes

Life assurance

Income protection

Health & Wellness programme

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management and commercial consultancy across a diverse Sheffield portfolio. You will manage from concept to completion, overseeing procurement, contracts, cost planning and commercial strategy.

The role requires MRICS or working toward chartership would be advantageous, with strong budgeting, analytical and stakeholder management skills. Hybrid working and a competitive package are on offer in the Sheffield region.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor in a consultancy or construction environment.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience in cost planning, procurement and contract administration.
• Excellent budgeting, financial management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost plans, estimates and detailed cost reports.
• Producing monthly cash flow forecasts and financial reporting.
• Managing procurement processes, tender documentation and tender analysis.
• Administering contracts, valuations, contractor claims and final accounts.
• Preparing and managing contract variations.
• Monitoring project costs and implementing change control procedures.
• Conducting site visits and inspections.
• Advising clients on contractual matters and commercial risks.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.

Skills

Cost planning

Procurement

Contract administration

Budgeting

Financial management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Proactive problem solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline

Job description

A respected independent construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Sheffield team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role in delivering high-quality cost management and commercial consultancy services across a varied portfolio of construction projects.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage projects from concept through to completion, providing expert advice on procurement, contracts, cost planning and commercial strategy while building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of project delivery and provide comprehensive quantity surveying services across multiple schemes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing cost plans, estimates and detailed cost reports
• Producing monthly cash flow forecasts and financial reporting
• Managing procurement processes, tender documentation and tender analysis
• Administering contracts, valuations, contractor claims and final accounts
• Preparing and managing contract variations
• Monitoring project costs and implementing change control procedures
• Conducting site visits and inspections
• Advising clients on contractual matters and commercial risks
• Maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

Requirements

To be considered for this Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity, candidates should possess:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy or construction environment
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience in cost planning, procurement and contract administration
• Excellent budgeting, financial management and analytical skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach

MRICS qualification, or working towards chartership, would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will receive:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a diverse range of construction projects
• Professional development and chartership support
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to join a well-established consultancy in Sheffield and play a key role in the successful delivery of exciting projects across the region.

What's in it for you?

• £60,000 - £70,000+
• 28 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and Laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work-life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death in Service contribution
• Health & Wellness programme

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