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Senior Quantity Surveyor

United Kingdom, Lincoln · Job Posted March 20, 2026
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Gelder Ltd are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional to play a key role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects while supporting the wider commercial team. Gelder deliver projects across a wide range of sectors including healthcare, leisure, retail, refurbishment, and social housing, providing high-quality construction and refurbishment solutions for both public and private sector clients.

Job Responsibility

  • Preparing, negotiating, and analysing costs for tenders and contracts
  • Monitoring the commercial performance of projects and reporting to the commercial team
  • Producing monthly valuations for completed work and arranging payments
  • Reviewing monthly sales forecasts and preparing profit reports
  • Pricing and managing variations throughout the project lifecycle
  • Procuring subcontractors and obtaining subcontract quotations
  • Managing subcontractor accounts and agreements
  • Supporting and managing the final account process to maximise project return
  • Carrying out site surveys and taking off quantities from specifications and drawings
  • Producing and maintaining project cash flow forecasts
  • Attending internal pre-start meetings and project progress meetings
  • Advising project teams on legal and contractual matters
  • Ensuring all commercial activities align with relevant health and safety regulations

Requirements

  • Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
  • Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
  • Experience managing project finances from tender to final account
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams and clients

What we offer

  • Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
  • Opportunity to work on projects across healthcare, leisure, retail, refurbishment, and social housing sectors
  • A supportive and collaborative commercial team
  • Opportunities for career progression within an established and growing company
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