Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Reports to: Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager

Department: Commercial

Location: Snowdonia

Salary; upto £75,000 per annum plus car allowance

About the Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take responsibility for the commercial aspects of a project or part of a larger project. You’ll manage costs, support your team, work closely with clients and subcontractors, and ensure commercial processes are followed. This is a key role where your decisions help protect the company financially and ensure projects are delivered successfully.

You’ll be leading a team of Quantity Surveyors and working collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Take the lead on commercial tasks for your assigned project or section of work
• Help ensure the project is commercially successful and in line with agreed targets
• Prepare and submit cost reports and applications for payment
• Review and respond to subcontractor accounts and correspondence
• Manage and negotiate with specific subcontractors
• Identify risks and opportunities from a commercial point of view
• Support the development and performance of more junior team members
• Agree and work towards your own personal development plan
• Maintain accurate records and present your work clearly and professionally
• Promote collaborative working, following company procedures and plans
• Take on other tasks as needed, in line with your experience and role level

What You Need (Skills & Knowledge)

• Solid experience in quantity surveying, ideally within construction or infrastructure
• A detailed understanding of contract and subcontract terms, particularly NEC
• Strong commercial awareness and financial skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• A good understanding of construction processes and project delivery
• Leadership skills to support and develop junior staff
• Strong attention to detail and ability to present information clearly
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, clients and subcontractors
• You will need to support and follow the company’s approach to collaborative working
• You’ll be expected to contribute to health, safety, quality, and environmental (HSQE) practices (separate responsibilities available on request)
• This role may require occasional travel between sites or offices