Senior Quantity Surveyor – Education Projects Lead

Willmott Dixon; Great Holland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Willmott Dixon is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the London & East region, delivering a £50m school project in Essex.

You will own commercial delivery from feasibility to completion, manage cost reporting, NEC/JCT contracts, and lead a team while liaising with clients and supply chain.

The role requires strong contractual knowledge, procurement experience, and proficient in Excel/Bluebeam; opportunity to thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Self-sufficient in managing projects from preconstruction through to delivery.
• Ability to control costs, prevent scope creep, and manage risk across all packages.
• Strong understanding of contractual requirements and compliance.
• Experience with client invoicing, contract cost reporting, procurement, and supply chain management.
• Strong reporting skills, including Cost/Value reporting, cost-to-complete analysis and external financial forecasting.
• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Bluebeam (or similar measurement tools)
• Proven procurement and subcontractor management experience.
• History of being confident and comfortable in a customer-facing surveying role.
• Previous team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial delivery across projects from feasibility to completion.
• Provide commercial control of work packages throughout the project lifecycle whilst reporting accurately.
• Collaborate with supply chain and stakeholders to ensure cost efficiency and value.

Skills

Cost control

Cost forecasting

Client invoicing

Contract knowledge

NEC/JCT familiarity

MS Excel

Bluebeam

Procurement

Subcontractor management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Construction

MCIOB or RICS (desirable)

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Excel

Job description

Willmott Dixon is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the London & East region, delivering a £50m school project in Essex.

You will own commercial delivery from feasibility to completion, manage cost reporting, NEC/JCT contracts, and lead a team while liaising with clients and supply chain.

The role requires strong contractual knowledge, procurement experience, and proficient in Excel/Bluebeam; opportunity to thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment.