Senior Quantity Surveyor

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Time Recruitment is partnering with a growing refurbishment and fast-track construction contractor to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Stoke-on-Trent. You will lead multiple projects, mentor junior staff and own commercial performance from procurement to final account.

The role covers £1m–£4m refurbishment and fit-out schemes UK-wide with a hybrid working pattern and a route to long-term progression within a supportive commercial team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Experience in refurbishment, fit-out or fast-track projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from procurement through to final account
• Preparing cost plans, budgets and financial forecasts
• Managing subcontractor procurement and tender packages
• Negotiating and agreeing subcontractor accounts
• Managing variations and change control
• Producing interim valuations and payment applications
• Managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Producing monthly cost reports and forecasts
• Assessing and negotiating contractual claims and extensions of time
• Taking ownership of project commercial performance
• Reporting directly to Commercial Managers and Directors
• Leading, mentoring and developing Assistant and Intermediate Quantity Surveyors
• Identifying opportunities to improve project profitability
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Contract management

Subcontractor management

Budget forecasting

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Stoke-on-Trent | £55,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid Working

Ready to lead, influence and make your mark?

Time Recruitment is partnering with a growing refurbishment and fast-track construction contractor seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior QS looking to take ownership of projects while leading and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors, Assistant QSs and apprentices.

You’ll be working within a specialist fast-track division delivering refurbishment and fit-out schemes across the UK, with projects typically ranging from £1m to £4m. The portfolio includes student accommodation, hotel, leisure and hospitality refurbishment projects, working with well-known national brands and operators.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for multiple projects from procurement through to final account while supporting and mentoring a growing team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects from procurement through to final account
• Preparing cost plans, budgets and financial forecasts
• Managing subcontractor procurement and tender packages
• Negotiating and agreeing subcontractor accounts
• Managing variations and change control
• Producing interim valuations and payment applications
• Managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Producing monthly cost reports and forecasts
• Assessing and negotiating contractual claims and extensions of time
• Taking ownership of project commercial performance
• Reporting directly to Commercial Managers and Directors
• Leading, mentoring and developing Assistant and Intermediate Quantity Surveyors
• Identifying opportunities to improve project profitability
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams

About You

We're looking for an established Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience leading projects and supervising junior commercial staff.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Experience managing refurbishment, fit-out or fast-track construction projects
• Previous exposure to hotel, leisure, hospitality or student accommodation sectors preferred
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience managing projects valued between £1m and £4m
• Ability to lead and mentor commercial teams
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer?

• Salary £55,000 - £75,000 DOE
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Mixture of office, site and home working
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Growing business with a strong pipeline of secured work
• Supportive and collaborative commercial team culture