Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Permanent Role Location: North-west (UK-wide travel to regional offices and client/vendor sites as required) Salary: £45,000 – £65,000, negotiable based on experience Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time We are seeking a highly capable Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for multiple frameworks and projects across the Midlands and South regions of the UK, overseeing a portfolio of up to 350 projects ranging from £1K to £5M. The successful candidate will also manage and mentor a team of three Apprentice Quantity Surveyors. Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities * Oversee and manage commercial delivery of projects to achieve and maintain expected contract margins. * Prepare, submit and agree interim valuations, variations, final accounts, subcontract payment certificates, and weekly progress/cost reports. * Ensure all contractual notifications are submitted in a timely and accurate manner. * Produce and submit compensation event quotations and cost value reconciliations. * Monitor labour, plant, materials, prelims, and subcontractor costs via internal project systems. * Support and manage risk control measures on all live projects. * Support framework tenders and pre-contract work, collaborating with Key Account Managers. * Keep key stakeholders informed of risks, overruns, or deviations from expected commercial performance. * Provide periodic commercial reports (CVRs, cash flow, WIP, threats/opportunities). * Conduct contract reviews and support negotiation in line with internal commercial policies. * Offer commercial guidance to project and account teams, contributing to process improvement and innovation. Quantity Surveyor Key Skills and Competencies * Strong commercial awareness and contract administration skills. * Excellent organisational and time management abilities. * Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and team leadership skills. * Self-motivated and capable of acting independently. * Strong IT skills, especially in MS Word, Excel, and MS Project. * Experience with ERP or operational management systems (preferred but not essential). Quantity Surveyor Qualifications and Experience * Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related field. * Proven experience in a similar senior QS role, ideally within a projects-based environment. * Working towards or holding MRICS membership. * Sound understanding of cost management, contract compliance, and financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced environment, playing a key role in commercial project oversight while mentoring junior staff. Apply today to be considered