Job Description
Senior Quantity SurveyorRole: Senior Quantity SurveyorLocation: LeicestershireCompany: Tier 1 Main ContractorSalary & Package: £70,000 - £75,000 + package (will pay more for exceptional candidates)Senior Quantity Surveyor Opportunity A leading Tier 1 Main Contractor delivering major building and infrastructure projects across the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. This is an opportunity to take commercial ownership of either a large-scale scheme or multiple smaller projects, ensuring strong financial control, risk management, and successful project delivery from pre-contract through to final account.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for:
* Managing the commercial performance of projects, ensuring accurate cost control and financial reporting.
* Preparing, reviewing, and administering sub-contracts in line with commercial procedures.
* Producing monthly cost/value reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
* Overseeing main contract applications, variations, claims, and final accounts.
* Supporting the Contracts Manager in managing sub-contractor performance and payments.
* Ensuring timely submission of contractual notices and adherence to contract requirements.
* Leading commercial meetings and contributing to dispute avoidance and resolution.
* Mentoring and line managing junior members of the commercial team.
Senior Quantity Surveyor Requirements:
* Ideally HND or higher qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction or equivalent
* Strong understanding of construction processes and commercial management within a main contracting environment.
* Proven experience managing live projects through to successful final account agreement.
* Sound knowledge of standard forms of contract and contractual procedures.
* Proficiency in measurement, valuation, cost reporting, and financial forecasting.
* Ability to negotiate effectively with clients and subcontractors.
* Experience procuring and managing major works sub-contract packages.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and COINS
* Experience managing and developing junior team members.
Other desirables include:
* Professional membership (e.g., RICS) or working towards chartership.
* Experience across health, education, commercial and mixed-use developments.
What is on Offer?On offer is the chance to join a well-established Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work across diverse sectors. You will benefit from a competitive salary, car allowance, enhanced pension contributions, private medical cover, and generous annual leave. The business promotes flexible working, supports professional development and memberships, and provides a comprehensive flexible benefits package including life assurance, enhanced family leave, etc.
To ApplyIf you would like more information on the Senior Quantity Surveyor role or any other commercial roles, please apply direct or get in touch with our Fawkes and Reece Birmingham office and speak to Kelly Green on 01827211022.
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