Senior Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers; Worthing; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + BH

Competitive salary package

Welcoming team and strong project work

Job summary

Senior Quantity Surveyor role with a national main contractor is available in Worthing. You will manage two small schemes up to £5m and one larger project, handling procurement, contracts, and final accounts while mentoring junior QS staff.

Work focuses on design & build contracts with strong cost control, forecasting, and risk management. A competitive salary and package are offered for an experienced professional.

Qualifications

• Proven Senior QS on projects valued at £10m+
• Experience mentoring Quantity Surveyors
• Expertise in package procurement and high-value scopes
• Proficiency with JCT contracts
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline; or RICS accredited
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Commercially focused with attention to risk
• Able to work on own initiative

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of two smaller schemes up to £5m and one larger scheme
• Support pre-construction with tender docs and procurement schedules
• Full management of accounts from procurement to final accounting
• Assess subcontractor progress and budget compliance
• Undertake valuations and client variations
• Produce internal and external financial reports, forecasts and liabilities
• Supervise and mentor junior team members
• Identify value opportunities and cost-saving measures
• Highlight risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Advise on contractual claims and disputes throughout the project lifecycle

Skills

Senior QS experience

Mentoring QS

Procurement management

JCT contracts

Communication skills

Risk awareness

Independent worker

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS accredited

Job description

• Sector:Main contractor (new build and refurbishment)
• Location:Worthing, West Sussex
• Contract type: Permanent

The company:

A well established national main contractor delivering refurbishment and new build schemes procured through design & build contracts. Projects range from minor £2m schemes up to £20m major works contracts.

The role:

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in main contracting with proven experience in managing the commercial delivery of design and build projects. Working with site based project teams, your responsibilities as Senior Quantity Surveyor may include:

• Managing the commercial aspects of 2 smaller schemes (up to £5m in value) and a single larger scheme.
• Supporting the pre-construction team in preparing tender documents, contracts and procurement schedules to support driving PCSA activities.
• Full management of accounts from procurement through to final accounting.
• Assessing subcontractor progress and budget compliance.
• Undertaking valuations and client variations
• Producing accurate internal and external financial reports, forecasts and liabilities
• Supervising, supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Identifying opportunities to maximise value and reduce costs
• Highlighting risks and developing mitigation strategies
• Advising on contractual claims and disputes throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on projects valued at £10m+
• Experience of managing and mentoring Quantity Surveyors previously
• Demonstrable expertise in package procurement and management across high-value, complex scopes
• Proficiency with JCT contracts
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline or RICS accredited
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, commercially focused mindset with a keen eye for detail and risk
• Comfortable working on your own initiative
• The opportunity to join a highly stable business and a healthy pipeline of work with repeat clients
• A competitive salary and package
• 25 days of holiday per year plus Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)
• A welcoming team with a supportive culture and great project teams with exceptional talent and experience