Senior Quantity Surveyor | Hertfordshire (Office Based) | Main Contractor
Join a long-established design & build contractor delivering technically complex commercial and residential schemes across London and the South East.
You'll take ownership of full project commercial management from early-stage budgets and procurement through to final accounts supporting a portfolio of live projects ranging in value from £2m to £10m.
This is a hands-on, standalone role working closely with the Construction Director and project teams, offering autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to influence both project and business outcomes.
The Role
• Full commercial management of residential and self-storage projects (£210m)
• Prepare and manage construction budgets and allocate costs across work packages
• Procure subcontractors, plant, and materials, and assist in consultant procurement
• Agree main contract terms and subcontract agreements
• Manage client and subcontractor valuations, variations, and payments
• Monitor costs and produce monthly forecasts and cost reports
• Lead on final accounts for both client and subcontractors
• Provide commercial input on design development and value engineering
• Attend and contribute to design and pre-construction meetings
• Produce weekly commercial summaries for review with the Chief Executive
• Prepare build budgets and tenders for upcoming projects, including estimating input
What they're looking for
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor (main contractor or developer)
• Background in residential, commercial, or light industrial projects
• Strong understanding of procurement, cost control, and contract administration
• Confident managing multiple live projects and tight deadlines independently
• Commercially astute, technically capable, and comfortable reporting at director level
The Company
This is a long-established design & build contractor based in Hertfordshire, delivering self-storage, commercial, and mixed-use developments across London and the surrounding counties.
The business combines practical construction expertise with strong technical and design capability, operating a hands-on, director-led model that values autonomy, initiative, and quality delivery.
With several new projects launching, this is an excellent time to join a growing team in a commercially critical role.
Package
• Competitive salary & a car allowance
• Performance-linked bonus scheme
• Contributory pension and health plan
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays (3 reserved for Christmas)
• Office-based (Hatfield) with reimbursed travel to sites
• Full expenses covered for work-related travel
Also known as: Senior Quantity Surveyor, Lead Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin (phone number removed) | (url removed)
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