Senior Quantity Surveyor

Eileen Richards Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of high-profile construction projects. You will oversee project budgets and contracts, ensuring compliance while mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in the construction sector and strong negotiation skills, driving results with minimal oversight. Competitive salary with opportunities for direct influence on project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector.
• A mix of high-value or complex projects is ideal.
• Confident interfacing with directors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of commercial management across assigned projects.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim and final accounts.
• Review and advise on contract documentation and commercial risk.
• Support project teams in supplier selection and subcontractor management.
• Monitor project budgets and cash flow.

Skills

Commercial judgement

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Based Midlands, covering Nationally. Competitive Salary

Why Join Us?

• Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where your expertise directly shapes project outcomes?
• Do you want the flexibility to manage multiple projects while working closely with directors and decision-makers?
• Are you ready to join a specialist construction organisation where your impact is visible, valued, and influential?

The Company

ER Recruitment is working with our client, an independent project delivery company with a strong reputation for precision, technical expertise, and results-focused execution. Unlike large contractors, the organisation operates with a lean structure, giving senior team members real influence over commercial strategy, decision‑making, and project outcomes. This is a highly visible role where experience, judgement, and leadership directly contribute to the success of challenging, high‑profile projects.

Role & Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of commercial management across assigned projects, providing guidance on cost control, procurement, and contract strategy.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim and final accounts with clients and subcontractors, ensuring timely and accurate payment.
• Review and advise on contract documentation, commercial risk, and variation management.
• Support project teams in supplier selection, tender analysis, and subcontractor management, ensuring optimal value and compliance.
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and reporting systems, recommending process improvements where needed.
• Attend project meetings and liaise directly with directors, clients, and key stakeholders to provide strategic commercial advice.
• Mentor junior QS staff, sharing expertise and ensuring standards are consistently applied across projects.
• Travel to project sites as required, maintaining oversight of project delivery and financial performance.

About You

• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector, ideally with a mix of high‑value or complex projects.
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Flexible and adaptable to working across multiple sites, with strong organisational skills.
• Confident interfacing with directors, clients, and supply chain to drive results.
• Professional, proactive, and motivated by ownership and responsibility rather than large organisational structure.

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