Senior Quantity Surveyor
CQ123_1773921407 Posted: 19/03/2026
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Hertfordshire / North London Region
Permanent | Full Time (40 hours per week)
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance/Company Car + Excellent Benefits
We are currently partnering with a leading property services contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This is a key role supporting planned maintenance and building fire safety projects across a well-established regional contract.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for multiple projects from contract award through to final account. Working closely with operational teams, you'll ensure strong financial performance, effective cost control, and compliance across all activities, while leading and developing a small commercial team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the commercial management of planned works and fire safety projects
2. Manage cost control, valuations, invoicing, and cash collection
3. Produce CVRs, forecasts, and financial reports in line with reporting cycles
4. Oversee subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts
5. Evaluate and agree variations, extensions of time, and loss & expense claims
6. Ensure compliance with contract terms and relevant legislation
7. Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
8. Liaise with clients, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders
9. Support operational teams to drive productivity and achieve regional targets
10. Mentor and manage junior commercial staff
About You
11. Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within social housing, planned maintenance, or property services
12. Strong knowledge of commercial management, cost control, and value recovery
13. Experience managing CVRs, budgets, forecasts, and final accounts
14. Good understanding of planned maintenance (essential) and fire safety works (desirable)
15. Confident leading and developing a small team
16. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
17. Solid understanding of contracts and commercial risk management
What's on Offer
18. Competitive salary (DOE)
19. Company car or car allowance
20. Discretionary bonus scheme
21. 26 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
22. Enhanced pension scheme
23. Private healthcare / healthcare cash plan
24. Life assurance & accident cover
25. Flexible working options
26. Cycle to work scheme & retail discounts
27. Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
28. Paid volunteering days and wellbeing support