Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost planning, budget management, contract administration, and financial control throughout construction projects. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that project costs are accurately assessed, monitored, and managed while maintaining compliance with contractual requirements and project objectives. Key responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, reviewing bills of quantities, evaluating tender submissions, and monitoring project expenditure. The role also involves assessing material and labour costs, reviewing construction drawings and specifications, preparing cost reports, and identifying potential cost variations throughout the project lifecycle. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will coordinate with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to review commercial matters and maintain effective cost control. Responsibilities may include managing contract documentation, evaluating progress claims, reviewing variations, assessing payment applications, and supporting contractual negotiations. The position may also involve conducting financial risk assessments, forecasting project costs, preparing final accounts, and recommending cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or project requirements. The ideal candidate should have strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage complex cost-related matters with accuracy and professionalism. Qualifications • A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline is preferred. • Strong understanding of construction cost management, quantity surveying principles, and commercial project administration. • Ability to prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities, tender documents, and financial reports. • Familiarity with construction contracts, procurement procedures, payment claims, and variation assessments. • Knowledge of cost planning, budget forecasting, project valuation, and final account preparation. • Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, schedules, and contract documentation. • Understanding of construction materials, building methods, labour costs, and project cost structures. • Familiarity with relevant contract forms and construction industry standards is an advantage. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quantity surveying or cost estimation software. • Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. • Good negotiation, communication, and stakeholder coordination abilities. • Ability to manage multiple project requirements, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate commercial records. • A professional, organized, and commercially focused approach to cost control and project delivery. •

A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline is preferred. Strong understanding of construction cost management, quantity surveying principles, and commercial project administration. Ability to prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities, tender documents, and financial reports. Familiarity with construction contracts, procurement procedures, payment claims, and variation assessments. Knowledge of cost planning, budget forecasting, project valuation, and final account preparation. Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, schedules, and contract documentation. Understanding of construction materials, building methods, labour costs, and project cost structures. Familiarity with relevant contract forms and construction industry standards is an advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quantity surveying or cost estimation software.

Preparing cost estimates, reviewing bills of quantities, evaluating tender submissions, and monitoring project expenditure. Assessing material and labour costs, reviewing construction drawings and specifications, preparing cost reports, and identifying potential cost variations throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinating with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to review commercial matters and maintain effective cost control. Managing contract documentation, evaluating progress claims, reviewing variations, assessing payment applications, and supporting contractual negotiations. Conducting financial risk assessments, forecasting project costs, preparing final accounts, and recommending cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or project requirements.