Senior Quantity Surveyor: Lead Major Projects & Commercial Growth

Pertemps Tm; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Exeter is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established construction business in Devon. You will take commercial responsibility across the full project lifecycle, mentoring junior members and supporting the Commercial Director.

Projects range from £2m–£10m across education, commercial, leisure, healthcare, MoD, MoJ and mixed-use sectors. You will provide commercial and contractual advice and lead contract administration while monitoring budgets and reporting costs.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Commercial position within the construction industry.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and contractual advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Advise on the financial feasibility of projects at early stages.
• Lead and manage main contract and subcontract administration.
• Negotiate with the subcontractor supply chain to achieve best value.
• Monitor and measure actual expenditure against budget through CVR and cost reporting.
• Prepare and present accurate monthly cost reports.
• Value works undertaken by subcontractors and certify interim and final payments.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor final accounts.
• Maintain accurate package summary sheets and commercial forecasts.
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Manage risk and opportunity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the wider project team with commercial and contractual expertise.
• Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Cost reporting

CVR

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Commercial/project management systems

Job description

RGB Recruitment Exeter is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established construction business in Devon. You will take commercial responsibility across the full project lifecycle, mentoring junior members and supporting the Commercial Director.

Projects range from £2m–£10m across education, commercial, leisure, healthcare, MoD, MoJ and mixed-use sectors. You will provide commercial and contractual advice and lead contract administration while monitoring budgets and reporting costs.