Senior Quantity Surveyor

CV-Library

£60,000–£70,000 a year

Warrington

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

Hybrid

Work setup

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In brief

This senior quantity surveyor role manages commercial delivery from tender through to final account across diverse residential and refurbishment projects. The work involves overseeing financial reporting, driving procurement strategy and ensuring strong commercial governance while providing contractual leadership to internal teams and subcontractors.

Best for

Experienced quantity surveyors with a strong background in residential or refurbishment projects.

Non-negotiable

Senior quantity surveyor experience required.

Worth knowing

The role requires travel to London for two days per week.

What you need

Required

  • Commercial delivery

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Valuations and CVRs

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Variation management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Subcontractor oversight

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Contractual leadership

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Procurement strategy

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Stakeholder management

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

Preferred

  • Quantity Surveying degree

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Manage commercial project delivery

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Perform financial reporting

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Control variations and claims

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Oversee subcontractor packages

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Execute procurement strategy

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Provide contractual leadership

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Mentor junior staff

    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

“Key Responsibilities: Lead commercial delivery from tender through to final account Advanced valuations and CVRs including forecasting, WIP, cost/value reconciliations and cashflow reporting Variation…”

What's on offer

Hybrid working
Car allowance
Benefits package
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Warrington + London Travel (2 Days) £65,000-£75,000 + Car Allowance + Package A growing residential division is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery across a mix of live residential schemes, refurbishment programmes and complex building safety projects. You will work closely with senior leadership, oversee commercial reporting, drive procurement strategy and ensure strong governance across both North West and London‑based projects. The role offers influence, responsibility and the chance to shape commercial standards within a developing division. Key Responsibilities: Lead commercial delivery from tender through to final account Advanced valuations and CVRs including forecasting, WIP, cost/value reconciliations and cashflow reporting Variation and claims management ensuring disciplined commercial control Subcontractor oversight including negotiation, assessment and agreement of monthly applications Risk and value engineering to deliver best value solutions Commercial risk management across multiple live schemes Contractual leadership with strong understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract Procurement strategy including supply chain recommendations and commercial approvals Stakeholder leadership across client, subcontractor and internal teams Team development supporting junior QSs and contributing to wider commercial strategy What We're Looking For: Senior QS experience with strong residential or refurbishment background Strong financial, contractual and commercial acumen Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to challenge cost assumptions and influence senior stakeholders Experience preparing detailed reports, contractual correspondence and commercial documentation Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex subcontractor packages High level of analytical ability and demonstrable legal and construction knowledge Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline preferred What's In It For You: Basic salary up to £75,000 Car allowance Benefits package Direct influence on commercial strategy and standards Exposure to complex, high‑profile schemes Clear progression within a growing division Strong senior leadership support and autonomy

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