Your new role
I’m partnered with a well‑established regional building contractor in West Wales with a varied pipeline across housing, education, heritage andmunity assets. With a strong presence on public‑sector frameworks and a growing programme of refurbishment and new‑build schemes, they are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to bolstermercial delivery across multiple live projects. The role is full‑time and site‑based in the Haverfordwest area.
What you'll need to succeed
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will takemercial lead responsibility across a portfolio of construction projects. You’ll guide procurement, reporting and risk management while mentoring QS/Assistant QS colleagues and collaborating with pre‑construction on bids and cost planning.
Summary of key responsibilities:
1. Delivering end‑to‑end QS services: feasibility, cost planning, tendering, subcontract procurement and contract administration.
2. Providing robustmercial advice on project affordability and value‑engineering opportunities across public‑sector frameworks.
3. Leading monthlymercial reporting (CVRs, cost forecasts, cashflow) and ensuring accurate, timely applications and valuations.
4. Managing change control,pensation events and early warnings; driving risk identification and mitigation.
5. Advising on and administering standard forms of contract ( JCT/NEC) and ensuringpliance withpany procedures.
6. Coordinating with pre‑construction to strengthen bid responses and PQQs, including price build‑ups and narrative quality inputs.
7. Working closely with site teams, consultants and the supply chain; attending site meetings, inspections and stakeholder reviews.
8. Maintaining strongernance on H&S/CDM from amercial perspective.
9. Supporting continuous improvement ofmercial processes and mentoring junior team members.
10. Mobility: rotating between sites across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion as required.
Key Skills
11. A degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveyingmercial Management or related discipline.
12. Proven experience as a QS/Senior QS on building projects (contractor‑side preferred), including frameworks/public‑sector work.
13. Strong grasp of cost planning, estimating and procurement; ability to translate drawings/specs into accurate measures and costs.
14. Confident with Microsoft Excel andmercial/estimating tools (experience with Evaluate advantageous).
15. Solid working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC forms and supply‑chain management.
16. Excellentmunication, negotiation and stakeholder skills; able to influence and collaborate across disciplines.
17. Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a busy portfolio and meet deadlines.
18. Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
19. Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards it
20. Experience in affordable housing and/or small‑to‑mid value projects (to c. £7m).
Please note you will be required to rotate around sites throughout Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion.
Benefits
21. 22 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
22. Car Allowance
23. On-site parking
Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: Onsite Haverford West
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