Senior Quantity Surveyor – Drylining & Interiors

PPM Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is working with a growing specialist contractor within the drylining and interiors sector to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Northampton-based operation.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial aspects from tender and procurement through to valuations, cost control and final account settlement, working closely with the Directors to maximise profitability and support future growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Experience working within drylining, plastering, suspended ceilings, partitions or interior fit-out.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Excellent commercial awareness, with a focus on cost control and profitability.
• Strong negotiation and client relationship management skills.
• The confidence to liaise directly with Directors, clients and the wider supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial delivery of drylining and interiors projects from start to completion.
• Preparing and submitting monthly valuations and applications for payment.
• Managing variations, change control and final accounts.
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement, package negotiations and payment applications.
• Monitoring project budgets, costs, cash flow and profit margins.
• Reviewing tender documentation, pricing enquiries and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Negotiating with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and providing regular cost reports to the Directors.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

Construction industry experience

Cost control

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Job description

PPM Recruitment is working with a growing specialist contractor within the drylining and interiors sector to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Northampton-based operation.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial aspects from tender and procurement through to valuations, cost control and final account settlement, working closely with the Directors to maximise profitability and support future growth.