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New Senior Quantity Surveyor vacancy
Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Sector: Main contractor (new build and refurbishment)
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £ competitive
The company:
A well-established national main contractor delivering refurbishment and new build schemes procured through design & build contracts. Projects range from minor £2m schemes up to £20m major works contracts.
The role:
We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in main contracting with proven experience in managing the commercial delivery of design and build projects. Working with site-based project teams, your responsibilities as Senior Quantity Surveyor may include:
- Managing the commercial aspects of 2 smaller schemes (up to £5m in value) and a single larger scheme.
- Supporting the pre-construction team in preparing tender documents, contracts, and procurement schedules to support driving PCSA activities.
- Full management of accounts from procurement through to final accounting.
- Assessing subcontractor progress and budget compliance.
- Undertaking valuations and client variations.
- Producing accurate internal and external financial reports, forecasts, and liabilities.
- Supervising, supporting, and mentoring junior team members.
- Identifying opportunities to maximize value and reduce costs.
- Highlighting risks and developing mitigation strategies.
- Advising on contractual claims and disputes throughout the project lifecycle.
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Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on projects valued at £10m+.
- Experience of managing and mentoring Quantity Surveyors previously.
- Demonstrable expertise in package procurement and management across high-value, complex scopes.
- Proficiency with JCT contracts.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline or RICS accredited.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive, commercially focused mindset with a keen eye for detail and risk.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Comfortable working on your own initiative.
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Benefits:
- The opportunity to join a highly stable business and a healthy pipeline of work with repeat clients.
- A competitive salary and package.
- 25 days of holiday per year plus Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service).
- A welcoming team with a supportive culture and great project teams with exceptional talent and experience.
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