Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Drylining/Plastering Subcontractor
Location: Halifax (Hybrid Working) with travel required across Yorkshire & the North West of England.
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + Hybrid Working
Role Overview:
We're seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of projects across the Yorkshire & the North West of England. This role involves pricing enquiries, securing bookings, managing costs, preparing valuations, and providing end-to-end project support. With a strong on-site presence, the Senior QS will play a key role in overseeing project delivery and ensuring high standards of quality. Our projects range from large-scale to smaller commercial and residential fit-outs, offering a varied and dynamic workload.
Key Requirements:
5 years + experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (preferably for a drylining/plastering company)
Strong all-round knowledge of Quantity Surveying in the Commercial/Residential Fit Out space
Responsibilities:
Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans, and valuations.
Ensure projects are completed within budget and maximise value recovery.
Monitor project costs vs. budget and identify variances early.
Price tenders for drylining, partitions, ceilings, and associated packages.
Analyse drawings, specifications, and contract documents to prepare accurate costings.
Liaise with estimators and planners during pre-construction.
Submit interim valuations to main contractors.
Prepare applications for payment and track payment notices and receipts.
Measure and value variations, manage change control processes.
Procure materials and subcontract services (e.g., labour, plant).
Negotiate subcontractor agreements and manage costs throughout.
Ensure compliance with JCT/NEC contracts and any bespoke amendments.
Manage risks and resolve commercial issues.
Handle claims, loss, and expense submissions if necessary.
Produce monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations).
Prepare final accounts and close out commercially.
Work closely with site teams to ensure alignment between delivery and budget.
Maintain positive relationships with main contractors, consultants, and site teams.
Attend meetings and represent the commercial interests of the subcontractor.
Contacts to Apply:
Joe McDonnell - Recruitment Consultant - UK Drylining, Suspended Ceilings & Fire Stopping: (phone number removed)