Senior Quantity Surveyor - Construction | UK Projects & Travel

Detail 2 Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic salary

Permanent, full-time position

Head office in Slough

Various perks and benefits

Great opportunities for professional 3

Job summary

Detail 2 Limited in Slough is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial and contractual aspects of major construction and civil engineering projects. The role covers pre-contract through final account, cost control, procurement and coordination with clients and subcontractors.

The successful candidate will manage JCT and NEC contracts, prepare budgets and cost forecasts, and provide clear commercial reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• Ability to manage pre-construction to final account

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the quantity surveying and commercial function from pre-contract through to final account and handover
• Administer and manage JCT and NEC contracts
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts and commercial calculations
• Serve contractual notices in accordance with contract requirements and company procedures
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, variations and final accounts
• Conduct valuations, variations and final account settlements
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly CVR reports, commercial risk reports and cost forecasts
• Identify and manage commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely with site teams, subcontractors, clients and other key stakeholders
• Provide clear commercial reporting and advice to senior management
• Support procurement and subcontract management activities
• Ensure commercial performance is aligned with project objectives and contractual requirements
• Willingness to travel to UK project sites
• Positive, proactive approach with the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders

Skills

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Cost control

Valuations

Negotiation

Commercial reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS preferred

Job description

Detail 2 Limited in Slough is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial and contractual aspects of major construction and civil engineering projects. The role covers pre-contract through final account, cost control, procurement and coordination with clients and subcontractors.

The successful candidate will manage JCT and NEC contracts, prepare budgets and cost forecasts, and provide clear commercial reporting to senior management.