MMP Consultancy Limited
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
MMP are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client's Commercial team and lead the commercial delivery of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account. This is a key leadership position responsible for maximising project profitability, managing commercial risk, ensuring contractual compliance, and supporting successful project delivery.
Location: Hoxton
Salary: 70-90K
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
This role offers the opportunity to influence business performance, contribute to strategic growth, and play a significant role in the development of a high-performing commercial function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account.
- Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost plans, and cash flow projections.
- Administer contracts under JCT, NEC, and other relevant forms of contract.
- Procure and manage subcontract packages, including tender analysis and subcontract awards.
- Prepare and submit valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
- Manage variations, compensation events, and contractual claims.
- Produce and review monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
- Support project teams in delivering projects safely, efficiently, and profitably.
- Provide commercial advice to project teams and senior management.
- Lead negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Ensure accurate and timely commercial reporting.
- Mentor and develop Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
- Support tendering, bid submissions, and pre-construction activities.
- Drive continuous improvement and commercial best practice across the business.
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Essential Experience
- 8+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying within the UK construction industry.
- Minimum 3 years' experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level or equivalent.
- Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
- Extensive experience in subcontract procurement and management.
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, forecasts, valuations, CVRs, and final accounts.
- Strong understanding of commercial risk management and contractual entitlement.
- Experience leading and mentoring commercial team members.
- Experience working within a Design & Build environment.
Essential Skills
- Excellent commercial awareness and financial acumen.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using commercial and project management software.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
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Qualifications
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- CSCS Card.
- Strong understanding of UK construction contracts and commercial practice.
Desirable
- MRICS, MCIOB, or working towards professional chartership.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Commercially focused and results-driven.
- A strong leader and mentor.
- Professional, ethical, and customer-focused.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Resilient and solution-oriented.
- Collaborative and able to build strong relationships at all levels.
- Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering excellence.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead significant construction projects.
- Career progression within a growing business.
- Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to influence business performance and strategic growth.
If this position is of interest to you, then please get in contact.
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