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Quantity Surveyor
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Permanent Role
Location: North-west (UK-wide travel to regional offices and client/vendor sites as required)
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000, negotiable based on experience
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
We are seeking a highly capable Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for multiple frameworks and projects across the Midlands and South regions of the UK, overseeing a portfolio of up to 350 projects ranging from £1K to £5M. The successful candidate will also manage and mentor a team of three Apprentice Quantity Surveyors.
Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities
* Oversee and manage commercial delivery of projects to achieve and maintain expected contract margins.
* Prepare, submit and agree interim valuations, variations, final accounts, subcontract payment certificates, and weekly progress/cost reports.
* Ensure all contractual notifications are submitted in a timely and accurate manner.
* Produce and submit compensation event quotations and cost value reconciliations.
* Monitor labour, plant, materials, prelims, and subcontractor costs via internal project systems.
* Support and manage risk control measures on all live projects.
* Support framework tenders and pre-contract work, collaborating with Key Account Managers.
* Keep key stakeholders informed of risks, overruns, or deviations from expected commercial performance.
* Provide periodic commercial reports (CVRs, cash flow, WIP, threats/opportunities).
* Conduct contract reviews and support negotiation in line with internal commercial policies.
* Offer commercial guidance to project and account teams, contributing to process improvement and innovation.
Quantity Surveyor Key Skills and Competencies
* Strong commercial awareness and contract administration skills.
* Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
* Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.
* Self-motivated and capable of acting independently.
* Strong IT skills, especially in MS Word, Excel, and MS Project.
* Experience with ERP or operational management systems (preferred but not essential).
Quantity Surveyor Qualifications and Experience
* Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
* Proven experience in a similar senior QS role, ideally within a projects-based environment.
* Working towards or holding MRICS membership.
* Sound understanding of cost management, contract compliance, and financial reporting.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced environment, playing a key role in commercial project oversight while mentoring junior staff. Apply today to be consideredBefore You Apply
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