Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Our client is a leading Tier 1 construction and infrastructure contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex refurbishment, remediation and building improvement projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a flagship healthcare project based in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a major healthcare scheme valued between £20m and £40m, involving remediation works, corrective measures and high-quality fit out packages within a live operational environment. The project focuses on resolving legacy construction issues, delivering compliance-led improvements and upgrading existing facilities to meet modern healthcare and operational standards.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Roles and Responsibilities

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for the project, ensuring financial control, risk management and contractual compliance throughout the lifecycle of the scheme.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing all commercial aspects of refurbishment, remediation and fit out packages.
Preparing, monitoring and reporting project budgets, forecasts and cost plans.
Administration of subcontract accounts including procurement, valuations, payments and final accounts.
Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project.
Managing variations, compensation events and change control procedures.
Negotiating subcontractor packages and ensuring best value is achieved.
Producing accurate monthly CVRs and commercial reports.
Working closely with the Project Director, Design Team and Site Management Team to ensure commercial objectives are met.
Assessing and valuing remedial and corrective works associated with historic construction defects.
Managing cash flow, forecasting and project profitability.
Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project governance requirements.
Supporting procurement strategies for specialist subcontract packages.
Liaising with clients, consultants and stakeholders on all commercial matters.
Assisting with dispute avoidance and commercial resolution where required.
Driving commercial best practice across the project team.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Requirements

Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on major construction projects.
Experience delivering projects valued between £20m and £40m.
Strong background within refurbishment, remediation, fit out or building improvement projects.
Experience working within healthcare, education, public sector or similarly regulated environments.
Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts.
Strong understanding of cost management, procurement and commercial reporting.
Experience managing subcontract accounts from procurement through to final account.
Ability to assess and commercially manage corrective and remedial works.
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
Professional membership with RICS or working towards chartership is desirable.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Benefits

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000
Car allowance
Pension contribution
Private healthcare
Hybrid working arrangement (4 days on site, 1 day from home)
Opportunity to work on a flagship healthcare project
Clear career progression opportunities within a leading Tier 1 contractor
Ongoing training and professional development
Support towards professional qualifications and chartership
Long-term project pipeline and job security
Collaborative and supportive working environment