In brief
This Senior Quantity Surveyor role involves taking full commercial ownership of multiple live construction schemes or leading the delivery of one larger project. The work focuses on managing procurement, subcontractor accounts, valuations and cost reporting to ensure projects remain commercially controlled and on budget.
Best for
Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors from a main contractor background
Non-negotiable
Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor
Worth knowing
Role involves travel between the Hitchin office and project sites across Hertfordshire and London.
What you need
Required
Main contractor experience
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Construction qualification
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Project management
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Commercial awareness
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Construction contracts
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Communication
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Organisation
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Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Manage commercial project delivery
Clearly stated in the job description.
Oversee procurement and tenders
Clearly stated in the job description.
Prepare financial reports
Clearly stated in the job description.
Monitor project costs and risk
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage subcontractor accounts
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Provide commercial updates
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“What You’ll Be Doing Take full commercial responsibility for two live schemes or one larger project.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Hertfordshire – Up to £85,000 Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire Salary: Up to £85,000 Package: Car allowance, pension, annual leave plus bank holidays and flexible hybrid working Projects: New build, refurbishment and fit-out schemes across Hertfordshire and London An established main contractor is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Hitchin. You will take ownership of two live schemes or lead the commercial delivery of one larger project, supported by an experienced team. The business has been established for more than 40 years and has a strong pipeline of work across Hertfordshire and London. Projects cover design and build, new build, refurbishment and fit-out across the commercial, healthcare, education, community, leisure and retail sectors. The workload is varied and includes technically demanding heritage refurbishments in busy Central London locations. Schemes can involve structural alterations, façade and roofing works, specialist finishes and major MEP upgrades, often in live or occupied environments. You will have the freedom to make commercial decisions and run your projects properly, without being left on your own. Senior management is accessible, the commercial team is settled and you will work between the Hitchin office, project sites and home when practical. What You’ll Be Doing Take full commercial responsibility for two live schemes or one larger project. Manage procurement, subcontractor packages and tender enquiries. Prepare valuations, variations, cost reports and cash-flow forecasts. Monitor project costs, programme implications and commercial risk. Manage subcontractor accounts through to agreement of final accounts. Work closely with project teams to keep schemes commercially controlled and on budget. Provide clear commercial updates to senior management. What We’re Looking For Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor. A construction-related qualification such as an HNC, HND, degree or equivalent. Confident running two schemes at the same time or leading the commercial delivery of one larger project. Able to work independently, make commercial decisions and take full ownership of projects. Strong commercial awareness and a practical understanding of construction contracts. Organised, reliable and comfortable dealing with site teams, subcontractors and clients. Salary and Benefits Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience. Car allowance. Company pension. Annual leave plus bank holidays. A good level of autonomy with flexibility to work from home when practical. Long-term role with an established main contractor and a strong pipeline of projects across Hertfordshire and London. If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for varied projects, a secure pipeline of work and the freedom to manage your own schemes, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat
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