Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bowdon Associates Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

25 days holiday

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bowdon Associates Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost control, budgets and BOQ on specialist façade projects. You will drive commercial performance, liaise with design and project teams and manage CVRs from tender to final account.

The role requires proven QS experience in façade/cladding, strong JCT/NEC contract knowledge, and a track record of end-to-end package management. Based in the North West, it offers career progression and professional development.

Qualifications

• Senior QS with façade/cladding experience.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience managing packages end-to-end.
• Excellent numeracy, negotiation and communication skills.
• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying.
• CSCS Card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Based in or near North West England.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of façade projects from tender to final account.
• Administer contracts under JCT and NEC; handle variations and claims.
• Lead procurement and negotiation with subcontractors.
• Monitor and control costs; identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare valuations, payment applications and cash flow projections.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and project teams; attend meetings/site visits.
• Mentor and support junior quantity surveyors.

Skills

Senior QS experience

JCT/NEC contracts knowledge

End-to-end package management

Numeracy

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Job description

Our client is a leading commercial glazing, curtain walling, cladding and façade specialist and they are looking to add a Senior Quantity Surveyor to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful company that encourages innovative thinking, works as a team in line with its vision and values and is committed to progressing talented individuals from trainee roles through to senior management.

The Role

This is a full-time permanent role reporting to the Commercial Director. The role involves managing all aspects of cost control, preparing cost plans and budgets, handling Bills of Quantities (BOQ), conducting detailed cost reporting, and ensuring financial outcomes align with project objectives. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will collaborate closely with the design, procurement and project teams to maintain high standards of cost efficiency and accountability.

What you'll do:

• Manage all commercial aspects of façade projects from tender to final account, including pricing, budgets, bill of quantities and CVRs
• Administer contracts under JCT and NEC forms managing variations, compensation events and claims
• Lead procurement and negotiation with subcontractors and suppliers
• Monitor and control costs, proactively identifying risks and opportunities
• Prepare valuations, payment applications and cash flow projections
• Liaise directly with clients, consultants and project teams, attending meetings and site visits as required
• Mentor and support junior quantity surveyors and commercial staff

What you'll need:

• Proven Senior QS experience, specifically within the façade / cladding subcontract sector
• Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, with practical application
• Demonstrable track record managing packages independently, end to end
• Excellent numeracy, negotiation and communication skills
• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
• CSCS Card
• Full UK driving licence
• Based in or within easy commuting distance of the North West of England

The Package:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development