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Senior Quantity Surveyor

United Kingdom, St. Albans 70000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 23, 2026

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Job Description

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee the day-to-day commercial control, reporting, and management of multiple projects from award to final account. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring maximum profitability while maintaining strong relationships with clients and the supply chain.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversee the day-to-day commercial control, reporting, and management of multiple projects from award to final account
  • Manage and develop a small team of commercial professionals
  • Manage all accounts (client and sub-contract), including valuations, invoicing, cash collection, and CVR reporting
  • Drive productivity and identify opportunities to exceed forecasts and budget targets
  • Lead the procurement of sub-trades and suppliers, managing the production of final accounts, variations, and loss/expense claims
  • Develop commercial strategies to mitigate risk and maximize value recovery

Requirements

  • Proven track record as a Senior QS with deep knowledge of measurement, valuation, and final accounts
  • Experience in planned maintenance is essential
  • NVQ Level 4 in Construction or Management and a valid CSCS Card (Black or White)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, and develop a team
  • Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Nice to have

Knowledge of Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) or building fire safety works

What we offer

  • £70k Base Salary
  • Company Car/Allowance
  • Discretionary Annual Profit Share Bonus
  • 26 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with options to Buy/Sell/Flex
  • Private Health Insurance or Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Accident Cover
  • Enhanced Pension Plan
  • Share Save scheme
  • Funded Professional Subscriptions
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
  • 2 Days Paid Volunteering
  • Cycle to Work
  • extensive Wellbeing Support (EAP)
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