Senior Quantity Surveyor
Hertfordshire / North London Region
Permanent | Full Time (40 hours per week)
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance/Company Car + Excellent Benefits
We are currently partnering with a leading property services contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This is a key role supporting planned maintenance and building fire safety projects across a well-established regional contract.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for multiple projects from contract award through to final account. Working closely with operational teams, you'll ensure strong financial performance, effective cost control, and compliance across all activities, while leading and developing a small commercial team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial management of planned works and fire safety projects
Manage cost control, valuations, invoicing, and cash collection
Produce CVRs, forecasts, and financial reports in line with reporting cycles
Oversee subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts
Evaluate and agree variations, extensions of time, and loss & expense claims
Ensure compliance with contract terms and relevant legislation
Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
Liaise with clients, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders
Support operational teams to drive productivity and achieve regional targets
Mentor and manage junior commercial staff
About You
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within social housing, planned maintenance, or property services
Strong knowledge of commercial management, cost control, and value recovery
Experience managing CVRs, budgets, forecasts, and final accounts
Good understanding of planned maintenance (essential) and fire safety works (desirable)
Confident leading and developing a small team
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Solid understanding of contracts and commercial risk management
What's on Offer
Competitive salary (DOE)
Company car or car allowance
Discretionary bonus scheme
26 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
Enhanced pension scheme
Private healthcare / healthcare cash plan
Life assurance & accident cover
Flexible working options
Cycle to work scheme & retail discounts
Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
Paid volunteering days and wellbeing support
Apply now for a confidential discussion