Senior Quantity Surveyor: Lead Commercial & Cost Control

JLL; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalized benefits

Career growth

Global opportunities

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major UK construction projects. The role covers contract administration, budgeting and cost control, with NEC3 experience essential.

You will manage pre-construction inputs, cost reporting, and stakeholder communications while mentoring the project team and ensuring value for money for the client.

Qualifications

• Proven and demonstrable experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in building/construction services.
• Educated to BSc/MSc level in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Membership of RICS or CIOB is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all commercial aspects of construction projects, including contracts and cost control.
• Develop budgets, forecasts and cash flows; lead negotiations with contractors and suppliers.
• Administer NEC3 contracts, subcontracts and change control; ensure compliance and dispute resolution.
• Lead risk and cost control, prepare cost reconciliation statements and final accounts.
• Manage stakeholders, report to senior management and client boards; mentor the project team.
• Support pre-construction activities and tender inputs; provide reports for SLT approvals.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

NEC3 knowledge

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management

Membership of RICS or CIOB

Tools

Evolution MX System

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major UK construction projects. The role covers contract administration, budgeting and cost control, with NEC3 experience essential.

You will manage pre-construction inputs, cost reporting, and stakeholder communications while mentoring the project team and ensuring value for money for the client.