Senior Quantity Surveyor – Lead Commercial for Residential

The People Pod

Manchester

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The People Pod is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery across live residential and refurbishment projects, with travel between Warrington and London. You will oversee reporting, drive procurement strategy and govern multiple schemes, shaping commercial standards within a growing division.

Ideal candidates have senior QS experience in residential markets, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in Quantity Surveying.

Qualifications

  • Senior QS experience with strong residential/refurbishment background.
  • Strong financial, contractual and commercial acumen.
  • Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to challenge cost assumptions and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Experience preparing detailed reports, contractual correspondence and commercial documentation.
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex subcontractor packages.
  • High level of analytical ability and demonstrable construction knowledge.
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial delivery from tender through to final account.
  • Advanced valuations and CVRs including forecasting, WIP, cost/value reconciliations and cashflow reporting.
  • Variation and claims management ensuring disciplined commercial control.
  • Subcontractor oversight including negotiation, assessment and agreement of monthly applications.
  • Risk and value engineering to deliver best value solutions.
  • Commercial risk management across multiple live schemes.
  • Contractual leadership with strong understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
  • Procurement strategy including supply chain recommendations and commercial approvals.
  • Stakeholder leadership across client, subcontractor and internal teams.
  • Team development supporting junior QSs and contributing to wider commercial strategy.

Skills

Residential experience
Financial acumen
Stakeholder management
Negotiation skills
Contract knowledge
Degree in Quantity Surveying

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

The People Pod is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery across live residential and refurbishment projects, with travel between Warrington and London. You will oversee reporting, drive procurement strategy and govern multiple schemes, shaping commercial standards within a growing division.

Ideal candidates have senior QS experience in residential markets, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in Quantity Surveying.

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