Senior Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor based in the United Kingdom to manage a growing commercial team and ensure profitable project delivery. The candidate should have proven experience in groundworks or civil engineering and strong negotiation skills. The role offers competitive benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for progression within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear progression path

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to shape the commercial department

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks or civil engineering.
• 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.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to senior management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Our client is an established and growing groundworks and surfacing contractor with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation. They are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team and play a key role in managing and developing the commercial function of the business.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, 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.

Key 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.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to senior management.

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks or civil engineering – 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.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear progression path within a growing company.
• Supportive team environment where your input is valued.
• Opportunity to shape the future of the commercial department.

If you're looking for a long-term role where you can make a real impact and grow with the business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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