Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: St Albans Area (Office-based)
Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £70,000 per annum + Car Allowance / Car
Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a leadership role in the planned maintenance and fire safety sector? We are seeking a commercial expert to manage a portfolio of projects and lead a dedicated team of professionals.
The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee the day-to-day commercial control, reporting, and management of multiple projects from award to final account. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring maximum profitability while maintaining strong relationships with clients and the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Manage and develop a small team of commercial professionals.
Commercial Control: Manage all accounts (client and sub-contract), including valuations, invoicing, cash collection, and CVR reporting.
Financial Strategy: Drive productivity and identify opportunities to exceed forecasts and budget targets.
Procurement & Final Accounts: Lead the procurement of sub-trades and suppliers, managing the production of final accounts, variations, and loss/expense claims.
Risk Management: Develop commercial strategies to mitigate risk and maximize value recovery.
About You
We are looking for a leader with a sharp commercial mind and a background in planned maintenance.
Essential Requirements:
Experience: Proven track record as a Senior QS with deep knowledge of measurement, valuation, and final accounts.
Sector Knowledge: Experience in planned maintenance is essential; knowledge of Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) or building fire safety works is highly desirable.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, and develop a team.
Qualifications: NVQ Level 4 in Construction or Management and a valid CSCS Card (Black or White).
What We Offer
We offer a robust benefits package designed to support your health, wealth, and professional growth:
Financial: £70k Base Salary + Company Car/Allowance + Discretionary Annual Profit Share Bonus.
Time Off: 26 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with options to Buy/Sell/Flex.
Health: Private Health Insurance or Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan, Life Assurance, and Accident Cover.
Future: Enhanced Pension Plan, Share Save scheme, and Funded Professional Subscriptions.
Family: Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay.
Wellbeing: 2 Days Paid Volunteering, Cycle to Work, and extensive Wellbeing Support (EAP).Apply today to join a team where your commercial expertise will drive real results.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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