UK Staffing Group
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
Up to £95,000 + Package | Stansted | Site-Based
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established and highly respected construction and fit-out contractor delivering complex projects across the UK. With more than 30 years of industry experience, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering technically demanding projects within specialist commercial and operational environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team working on high-value construction and fit-out projects in Stansted, with significant M&E elements and multiple subcontractor packages. The business is looking for someone with the experience and commercial capability to take ownership of their projects and play a key role in their successful delivery.
The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account. You'll work closely with the Project Management and site teams, clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered commercially and efficiently. You'll be involved across the full commercial lifecycle, including procurement, cost control, valuations, variations, applications, payments, forecasting and final accounts. This is a role suited to someone who enjoys being close to the project and wants genuine responsibility rather than simply managing a small section of the commercial process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take commercial ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion
- Manage project budgets, costs and forecasts
- Prepare and manage valuations, applications and payments
- Manage variations, change control and commercial risk
- Procure and manage subcontractor packages
- Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers
- Monitor project costs against budget
- Produce accurate financial reporting and forecasting
- Manage commercial correspondence and contractual matters
- Prepare, negotiate and agree final accounts
- Work closely with Project Managers and site teams
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
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What We're Looking For:
We're particularly interested in Quantity Surveyors with experience across:
- Commercial construction
- Specialist fit-out
- M&E-led fit-out
- Major construction projects
- Technically complex environments
- Live operational environments
- Multiple subcontractor packages
- Design and build projects
You'll Need:
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Strong construction and/or fit-out background
- Experience working on M&E-heavy projects
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts
- Strong procurement and negotiation skills
- Experience with valuations, variations and final accounts
- Excellent cost control and forecasting ability
- Strong stakeholder and client management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- The confidence to take ownership of commercial performance
A relevant degree or professional qualification would be advantageous, although strong relevant experience will be considered.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex, technically demanding projects. You'll have genuine commercial responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with experienced Project Managers, site teams, clients and supply chain partners. The business is continuing to grow and offers the opportunity to develop a long-term career within an established and ambitious construction contractor.
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The Package:
- Salary: Up to £95,000 depending on experience
- Plus company package and benefits.
- Location: Stansted, Essex
- Working pattern: Site-based
- Job type: Full-time
Who Is This Role For?
If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial construction or fit-out background and you're looking for a role with genuine responsibility, we'd like to hear from you. We're particularly interested in candidates who have experience with M&E-led projects, technically complex construction or specialist fit-out. If you're commercially strong, confident dealing with clients and subcontractors, and want to work on substantial projects where you can make a real impact, this could be an excellent next move.
About UK Staffing Group
UK Staffing Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy working with businesses across the UK to connect exceptional professionals with opportunities where they can genuinely progress their careers. We take the time to understand both our clients and candidates, ensuring we're not simply matching CVs to job descriptions, but finding the right long-term fit.
Equal Opportunities
UK Staffing Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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