Senior Quantity Surveyor – Public Sector & D&B Housing Expert

Building Careers UK Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Benefits package

Career progression

Stable workload

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activity on projects in Wrexham and North Wales. You will own cost control, valuations and subcontract procurement, collaborating with site teams and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Ideal candidates will have public sector and D&B housing experience, with a proven track record on projects up to £10 million and a strong command of JCT contracts and commercial risk management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior or experienced Project QS with a main contractor.
• Experience on public sector building projects and D&B affordable housing.
• Track record of managing projects up to £10 million.
• Strong knowledge of JCT forms of contract.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of construction projects up to £10m.
• Cost control, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages.
• Preparation and agreement of valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Managing project cash flow and commercial risk.
• Supporting tendering and pre-construction activities where required.
• Working with project managers, site teams and clients to ensure delivery.

Skills

Senior QS

Public sector experience

D&B affordable housing

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activity on projects in Wrexham and North Wales. You will own cost control, valuations and subcontract procurement, collaborating with site teams and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Ideal candidates will have public sector and D&B housing experience, with a proven track record on projects up to £10 million and a strong command of JCT contracts and commercial risk management.