Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Design & Build Construction
Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Office-based with regular site visits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

An established and highly respected design and build contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team.

Delivering high-quality commercial, workplace, refurbishment, fit-out and construction projects across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation and long-term client relationships. The company provides a complete in-house service from design through to construction, working across a diverse range of sectors.

This role will suit a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a Managing Surveyor position, or an experienced Managing Surveyor seeking a new challenge within a growing business.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial delivery of multiple construction projects.

• Prepare cost plans, budgets and valuations.

• Manage subcontract procurement and negotiate packages.

• Administer subcontract accounts, variations and final accounts.

• Produce accurate cost reporting and forecasts.

• Manage client valuations and applications for payment.

• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.

• Work closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability.

• Provide commercial guidance and mentoring to junior surveyors where required.

• Build and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.

• Background within commercial construction, refurbishment, fit-out or design & build projects.

• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.

• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and commercial software.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £85,000 - £100,000, depending on experience.

• Long-term career progression.

• Stable pipeline of interesting and varied projects.

• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

• Office-based role with regular site visits.

• Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful contractor.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Design & Build Construction

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