Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential, Travel & Car

The People Pod

Chester

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The People Pod seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery across a mix of live residential schemes, refurbishments, and complex building safety projects in the North West and London. You will oversee reporting, drive procurement strategy and ensure governance across multiple projects.

You'll influence commercial standards, manage risk, support junior QSs and work with senior leadership to shape the division's approach.

Qualifications

Senior QS experience with a 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 knowledge of construction law.
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, and cashflow reporting.
Variation and claims management with disciplined commercial control.
Subcontractor oversight including negotiation and monthly applications.
Risk and value engineering to deliver best value solutions.
Commercial risk management across multiple live schemes.
Contractual leadership with understanding of JCT/NEC forms.
Procurement strategy with supply chain recommendations and approvals.
Stakeholder leadership across client, subcontractor and internal teams.
Team development supporting junior QSs and contributing to strategy.