Senior Quantity Surveyor — Lead Commercial & Mentorship

Jobtrain; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancer Scott is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial performance across allocated construction projects in the UK. You will manage budgets, CVRs, cost reporting and risk mitigation, while mentoring junior QS staff and collaborating with operations and design teams.

The role requires substantial quantity surveying experience, strong contractual knowledge, and a track record of delivering value on complex schemes. A UK-recognised degree in QS or Commercial Management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Substantial quantity surveying experience within a main contracting environment.
• Strong contractual and commercial knowledge covering payment, change control, notices, claims, loss and expense, subcontract administration and final accounts.
• Strong cost management, forecasting, CVR, procurement, measurement, valuation and reporting capability, with sound commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• Experience of medium to large-scale construction projects; refurbishment, fitout, façade/cladding remediation and complex occupied-building experience would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with clients and project teams and lead and develop less experienced commercial staff.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for allocated projects, ensuring robust cost control, forecasting, reporting and early identification of risks and opportunities.
• Review contract conditions, amendments, Employer's Requirements and project information; identify obligations and entitlements and ensure contractual notices and records are maintained.
• Prepare and manage budgets, cost value reconciliations (CVR’s), cash-flow forecasts and monthly commercial reports for review with the Commercial Manager.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment, variations and loss and expense / prolongation entitlements; manage certification, payment and cash collection.
• Manage subcontract procurement and administration including enquiries, tender comparisons, recommendations, orders, valuations, variations, payment notices, final accounts, warranties, bonds and guarantees.
• Measure, value and agree works, variations, dayworks and final accounts with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, maintaining accurate supporting records.
• Work closely with Operations, Design, SHEQ and project teams on programme, procurement, change, risk, delay and disruption, ensuring commercial implications are identified and managed.
• Attend project, commercial and client meetings and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain.
• Lead commercial project handover from pre-construction and maintain project records, correspondence and commercial files in accordance with Company procedures.
• Manage, support and mentor Quantity Surveyors and Graduate Quantity Surveyors, reviewing outputs, allocating workload and supporting their professional development.
• Assist the Commercial Manager with resource planning, project reviews, management reporting and wider commercial improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Contractual knowledge

Cost control

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Lancer Scott is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial performance across allocated construction projects in the UK. You will manage budgets, CVRs, cost reporting and risk mitigation, while mentoring junior QS staff and collaborating with operations and design teams.

The role requires substantial quantity surveying experience, strong contractual knowledge, and a track record of delivering value on complex schemes. A UK-recognised degree in QS or Commercial Management is preferred.