Senior Quantity Surveyor

PPM Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Training & development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading SME construction business in the Woking area. You will lead commercial management across projects, oversee subcontract procurement, client valuations and final accounts, and drive financial forecasting and risk management to ensure profitable delivery.

The role is permanent with a competitive salary dependent on experience, plus a company pension and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction, ideally at Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and commercial management.
• Experience preparing valuations, cost reports, forecasts and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of subcontract packages and issue tender documentation.
• Evaluate quotations and recommend the best commercial option.
• Prepare subcontract orders and manage payments.
• Maintain commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support valuations and final accounts with accurate cost reporting.
• Identify risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure profitable project delivery.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Financial reporting

Subcontract procurement

Contract management

Education

Quantity surveying degree

Tools

Excel

CostX

Job description

About the Company

An established, leading SME construction business with over 40 years industry experience is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its team in the Woking area.

With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and sustainable construction, the business delivers projects across a diverse range of sectors throughout the South East and London It offers an excellent environment for ambitious commercial professionals looking to develop their careers within a forward-thinking organisation.

Their portfolio includes projects for major brands and organisations including. Working across healthcare, education, hospitality, hotels, leisure, offices upto £10m in value

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of construction projects, working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably and in accordance with contractual requirements.

You will oversee subcontract procurement and commercial control, manage client valuations and variations, contribute to financial forecasting and risk management, and drive the successful agreement of final accounts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to contribute to major construction projects while benefiting from ongoing career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of subcontract packages, including preparing and issuing tender enquiry documentation.
• Obtain, evaluate and analyse subcontractor quotations, making recommendations on the most commercially advantageous options.
• Prepare subcontract orders and manage subcontractor payments.
• Maintain effective commercial control of subcontract packages throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the preparation and submission of main contract valuations.
• Agree subcontractor final accounts and ensure all commercial obligations are fulfilled.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly cost reports, including margin projections and cash flow forecasts.Assist with financial forecasting, cost monitoring and commercial reporting.
• Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to project risk and opportunity planning to maximise profitability and minimise exposure.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements and commercial best practice.
• Manage monthly client valuations and work towards timely agreement with client representatives.
• Measure, value and negotiate client variations throughout the project.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree project final accounts.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager and wider project team to achieve successful project delivery and financial performance.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have a strong commercial background within the construction industry, with experience managing project costs, subcontract packages and client-side commercial obligations.

You should be commercially astute, analytical and confident in negotiating with clients and supply chain partners. The ability to work collaboratively with project delivery teams, identify commercial opportunities and maintain accurate financial reporting will be essential.

You will also demonstrate:

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction, ideally at Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and commercial management.
• Experience preparing valuations, cost reports, forecasts and final accounts.
• The ability to manage variations, assess contractual obligations and mitigate commercial risk.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and maximising project value.
• The ability to work effectively within a project team while managing competing commercial priorities.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position with an established construction business.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to significant construction projects within a supportive and collaborative environment