Senior Quantity Surveyor
Main Contractor
Office based in Stansted
Projects across Essex and North London
Salary up to £90,000 plus travel
Hybrid working and work from home available
We are representing a highly respected and steadily growing main contractor who is looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. This is an excellent long term opportunity to join a business that prides itself on a relaxed, friendly culture, strong teamwork and delivering high quality projects across multiple sectors.
The company operates across Essex and North London and delivers a diverse range of schemes, giving the successful candidate excellent project variety and stability. The role will be based out of their Stansted office, with flexibility to work from home as part of a hybrid working arrangement.
Project portfolio
The business delivers a wide range of commercial and public sector projects, including but not limited to:
Bus garages and transport facilities
Medical centres and healthcare buildings
Schools and education facilities
Large commercial storage developments, including Big Yellow Storage
Office developments and refurbishments
Retail and shopfitting projects
Project values typically range from medium to large scale, and the company has a strong forward order book.
The role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will have full commercial responsibility for one or more projects, reporting into a Commercial Manager or Commercial Director. You will play a key role in supporting project teams, ensuring commercial performance is maintained and risks and opportunities are effectively managed.
Key duties will include:
Preparing cost plans and budgets
Managing procurement and subcontractor packages
Preparing and agreeing valuations and variations
Commercial reporting and cost value reconciliation
Managing change control and risk
Supporting junior commercial staff where required
Final accounts and project close out
You will work closely with site teams, design teams and clients, contributing to a collaborative and solutions focused approach.
About you
To be considered for this role, you will need:
A minimum of 10 years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor
Proven experience delivering commercial or public sector construction projects
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
The ability to manage projects independently from start to finish
Confident communication skills and a professional approach
A team focused mindset, fitting well into a friendly and supportive environment
Experience across multiple sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial or retail would be highly advantageous.
What's on offer
Competitive salary of up to £90,000 depending on experience
Travel allowance
Hybrid working with work from home flexibility
Stable workload with a strong pipeline of future projects
Supportive, laid back working culture with excellent teamwork
Long term career progression within a growing business
This role would suit a Senior Quantity Surveyor who is looking for a balanced role within a reputable main contractor, offering flexibility, project variety and a genuinely positive working environment.
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