Senior Quantity Surveyor - Diverse Projects, Car Allowance

PPM Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Excellent career progression

Supportive working environment

Varied and interesting project портфол

Career progression

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for Bath, Somerset. You will manage commercial delivery across projects from £500k to £5m, liaising with clients, consultants and site teams to ensure value and profitability.

The role requires strong negotiation, cost control, and contractual knowledge, with exposure to live/occupied environments. A commercially minded QS with a relevant qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience on projects valued £500k–£10m.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience across refurbishment, fit-out, healthcare or education projects.
• Experience working within live or occupied environments is advantageous.
• Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of multiple building projects.
• Lead subcontractor procurement and commercial management.
• Prepare valuations, applications, forecasts and CVRs.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Manage variations, claims and commercial risks.
• Negotiate subcontractor and client accounts.
• Lead final account preparation and settlement.
• Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunities.
• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams.
• Provide guidance and support to junior commercial staff.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Budgeting and cost control

Subcontractor management

Client communication

Education

RICS qualified or working towards

Job description

PPM Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for Bath, Somerset. You will manage commercial delivery across projects from £500k to £5m, liaising with clients, consultants and site teams to ensure value and profitability.

The role requires strong negotiation, cost control, and contractual knowledge, with exposure to live/occupied environments. A commercially minded QS with a relevant qualification is preferred.