Senior Quantity Surveyor — Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Farrans; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrans is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Coventry project. You will support project leaders to deliver high-quality service, manage contract administration, risk, and negotiation to achieve profitability and cash projections.

You will provide monthly cost reports, assist with variations beyond mechanical/electrical scope, and coordinate with project management to ensure value for money while complying with Farrans policies.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is required.
• Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 option C contracts is required.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills are essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills; strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with System sub-contractor and advise on contractual issues.
• Ensure commercial compliance of current contracts and protect company position.
• Report to Commercial Manager on subcontract status and progress.
• Assist senior staff with pricing variations across mechanical and electrical scopes.
• Support with monthly project cost and progress reports.
• Manage procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations and work packages.
• Measure quantities and prepare monthly financial statements for Final Account status.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Organisation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

NEC3 or NEC4 option C experience

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Farrans is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Coventry project. You will support project leaders to deliver high-quality service, manage contract administration, risk, and negotiation to achieve profitability and cash projections.

You will provide monthly cost reports, assist with variations beyond mechanical/electrical scope, and coordinate with project management to ensure value for money while complying with Farrans policies.