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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Job Posted: 18 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rotherham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: South Yorkshire (Office-based with occasional site visits)
Client Type: Specialist Dry-Lining Subcontractor
Reporting To: Managing Director
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits
Company Overview:
Our client is a well-established Dry-Lining sub-contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality interior fit-out and partitioning packages across commercial, residential, and public-sector projects. Partnering with Tier 1 main contractors, they manage multiple projects concurrently and pride themselves on reliability, innovation, and strong commercial delivery. With continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their South Yorkshire office and lead the commercial function across key projects.
Role Overview:
As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in managing the commercial and contractual performance of dry-lining packages from pre-construction through to final account. You will be expected to manage estimating, procurement, cost control, contract administration, and client liaison, ensuring profitability and successful delivery on every scheme.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Estimating & Pre-Construction
Quantify materials and labour from construction drawings.
Prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs), scopes of work, and tender submissions.
Assemble and present competitive bids, including qualifications and clarifications.
2. Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Procure materials and subcontracts in line with budget and programme.
Negotiate favourable commercial terms, discounts, and supplier rebates.
Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance and resolve any delivery or quality issues efficiently.
3. Labour Planning & Delivery Coordination
Work with site teams to plan labour resource requirements and start dates.
Coordinate material deliveries and ensure site logistics are in place.
Align internal labour programmes with client milestone dates and deliverables.
4. Commercial Management & Cost Control
Track and report on committed vs forecast costs.
Prepare applications for payment, including valuations and supporting documentation.
Maintain up-to-date cashflow forecasts and contribute to financial reporting.
Proactively identify risks to margin and implement mitigation strategies.
5. Contract Administration
Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), variations, and contractual changes.
Liaise with clients on interim valuations and agree variations in a timely manner.
Lead final account negotiations and ensure prompt settlement.
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within dry-lining, fit-out, or interiors subcontracting.
Proven track record of managing commercial aspects of subcontract packages from bid to final account.
Strong understanding of construction contracts (JCT in particular).
Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple live projects.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Proficiency in estimating and cost reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Bluebeam, or similar software).
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
Opportunity to work with a reputable subcontractor on high-profile Tier 1 contracts.
Supportive team culture with genuine autonomy in role.
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