GBR Recruitment is working in close partnership with a well-established progressive new‑build housing developer to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor (non‑chartered or chartered) to manage multiple new‑build sites across a range of construction types and sectors (public & private) plus large‑scale refurbishment contracts.
This key Senior QS role will be responsible for all elements of commercial and financial control measures from pre‑construction through to final accounts and client handover. Responsibilities include project budget control, sales forecasts, build and project cost management, preparing accurate monthly site valuations (CVRs), tender bid preparation, handling subcontractor supply quotes, site surveys, taking off quantities, managing legal and contractual matters, and ensuring compliance with H&S legislation across Lincolnshire, East Midlands, South Yorkshire and other areas within approximately 1.5 hours of the client’s HQ.
You must be a seasoned main‑contractor QS / Senior QS, strong in CDM and construction projects across multiple sectors and build types.
Overview of the Role
* Assist with managing multiple sites from inception to completion
* Effectively manage all site budgets and costs for multiple sites
* Prepare accurate monthly site valuations (CVRs)
Daily Duties
* Send out tenders and short‑list potential subcontractor partners, inviting them to tender (ITT, PQQ/SQ to shortlist, RFI, RFQ), analyse returned tenders, and award chosen subcontractor/supplier contracts for various types of works across build stages
* Process weekly and fortnightly payments of direct and subcontractor labour
* Analyse subcontractor invoices/applications, dealing with any queries
* Make monthly subcontractor payments and keep payment record sheets up‑to‑date following each payment run
* Prepare monthly cost/value reconciliation (CVRs)
* Prepare tender bid documents/packs for new business as a main contractor to a variety of end‑using clients
* Prepare monthly valuations and sales forecasts
* Monitor commercial performance throughout the build stages
* Prepare profit reports and manage the final accounts process to maximise profits/margins
* Conduct site surveys and take off quantities
* Attend project meetings throughout all stages of the building works/contract (pre‑construction & progress meetings)
* Manage legal and contractual matters
Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required
* Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor (QS) or ideally as a Senior QS with experience across a variety of build types (private & public sector)
* Strong knowledge of CDM and varied main contractor construction works (from £500K up to £10M projects)
* BSc Hons Degree in Quantity Surveying or a construction‑related degree, or equivalent time served in a QS/Senior QS capacity
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong professional communication at all levels
* Experience liaising with internal build teams, suppliers, and end‑using clients
Employee Benefits
* Fantastic employee benefits package to be discussed at interview (one of the best)
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