Job Description
CALLING ALL SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a large award winning company based in Bishops Stortford in their commercial team.
As the Senior Quantity Surveyor you will manage the commercial, financial, and contractual aspects of scaffolding projects from contract award through to final account. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of high-profile projects while contributing to the growth of a thriving, employee-owned business.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the commercial and contractual management of multiple scaffolding projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Negotiate contract terms, manage risks, and prepare accurate cost forecasts, valuations, and reports.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, accounts, payments, and variations, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and submit payment applications, CVRs, and cash flow forecasts.
• Work closely with contract managers, site supervisors, and senior leadership to deliver projects on budget and programme.
• Build and maintain strong client, supplier, and stakeholder relationships to support repeat and future business.
• Mentor and support junior surveyors, fostering professional development and high performance.
• Ensure all work aligns with company procedures, quality standards, and health, safety, and environmental policies.
Ideal Candidate
• Proven experience in a senior surveying role, ideally within scaffolding or construction.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts with the ability to manage complex commercial and contractual matters.
• Understanding of scaffolding systems, construction methods, and cost management processes.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines with confidence and adaptability.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
If this sounds like the role for you, don’t delay, apply today!