Senior Quantity Surveyor

Cityscape Recruitment; Winchester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership on projects and ensure cost-effective delivery. The ideal candidate will have HND level qualifications, extensive experience in house building, and a strong understanding of market regulations. The role offers a salary up to £80k depending on experience, along with additional company benefits.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the house building industry.
• Strong knowledge of current market conditions and building regulations.
• Highly numerate with detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership and guidance on projects.
• Prepare and analyse cost reports.
• Implement cost control and value management strategies.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Cost report analysis

Cost control strategies

Budget preparation

Excellent communication

Education

HND level qualification

Tools

Project management software

Payment software

Valuation software

Job description

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We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team. In this role, you will:

• Provide commercial leadership and guidance on projects to ensure cost-effective delivery within budget.
• Prepare and analyse cost reports, offering regular updates to the project team and stakeholders.
• Implement cost control and value management strategies.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, CVRs, and Profit & Loss statements.
• Oversee the commercial aspects of projects.
• Manage cash flow effectively.
• Handle subcontractor payments.
• Offer expertise on contractual issues.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card and extensive house building industry experience.
• Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor with strong knowledge of current market conditions, rates, and building regulations.
• Highly numerate and detail-oriented, skilled in budget preparation, valuations, and live cost control across all trades.
• Proficient in project management, payment, and valuation software; strong IT skills essential in a commercial environment.
• Methodical, organised, and conscientious with a focus on delivering high standards and cost efficiency.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build effective relationships both internally and externally.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

The salary will be dependent on the level of exposure to the residential industry. The company offers excellent opportunities and offers a basic salary in the region of up to £80k DOE. In addition to the basic salary there will be further company benefits.