Senior Quantity Surveyor

Recruitment Robin Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing civils and groundwork company in Stafford is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead their commercial function. The role involves managing the commercial team, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring profitability. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in groundworks or civil engineering, strong negotiation skills, and a motivation to progress within the business. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks or civil engineering is essential.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the commercial team on project delivery and cost management.
• Prepare and manage valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cashflow.
• Negotiate contracts and manage subcontractor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company and client procedures.

Skills

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks or civil engineering

Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Ability to lead and support a growing commercial team

Ambitious and motivated

Job description

An established and rapidly growing civils and groundwork company in Stafford is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team and play a key role in managing and developing the commercial function of the business.

You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the commercial team, ensuring projects are delivered profitably, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You'll work closely with operational teams, clients, and suppliers to oversee all commercial and contractual aspects of groundworks and civils projects.

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, your key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee and support the commercial team on project delivery and cost management.
• Prepare and manage valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cashflow.
• Negotiate contracts and manage subcontractor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company and client procedures.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to senior management.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will have the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks or civil engineering is essential.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead and support a growing commercial team.
• Ambitious and motivated, with a desire to progress within the business.

You will be working Monday to Friday, from the office in Stafford. In return youll receive a competitive salary and benefits package with a clear progression path and an opportunity to shape the future of the commercial department.

Appointment will be subject to right to work checks and satisfactory references.

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