Senior Quantity Surveyor: Lead Commercial on High-Value Projects

DMW Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DMW Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of major projects within a growing operations team. You will work closely with Project Managers, engineers and clients, lead cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts, and mentor junior commercial staff while shaping robust commercial processes.

The role requires MRICS/MCIOB desirable, strong Excel skills, and a background in construction or multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Quantity Surveying or senior commercial role.
• Background in construction, M&E, engineering or multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Proven experience managing valuations, variations, change control and final accounts.
• Strong subcontract procurement and supply chain management experience.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for assigned projects.
• Lead cost control, forecasting, CVRs and cashflow management.
• Procure and manage subcontractor and supply chain packages.
• Assess subcontractor applications, variations and final accounts.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Support extensions of time, loss & expense, compensation events and dispute resolution where required.
• Ensure strong commercial governance, record keeping and contractual compliance.
• Provide clear and accurate commercial reporting to senior management.
• Mentor and support Project Managers, Engineers and junior commercial staff.
• Contribute to improving commercial systems, processes and reporting across the business.

Skills

Valuations

Cost control

Forecasting

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring

Education

QS degree

MRICS / MCIOB desirable

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

DMW Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of major projects within a growing operations team. You will work closely with Project Managers, engineers and clients, lead cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts, and mentor junior commercial staff while shaping robust commercial processes.

The role requires MRICS/MCIOB desirable, strong Excel skills, and a background in construction or multidisciplinary