Premises Recruitment Ltd
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Surveyor - Design & Build Construction
Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Office-based with regular site visits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
An established and highly respected design and build contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Surveyor to join its growing commercial team.
Delivering high-quality commercial, workplace, refurbishment, fit-out and construction projects across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with an outstanding reputation for quality, innovation and long-term client relationships. The company provides a complete in-house service from design through to construction, working across a diverse range of sectors.
This role will suit a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a Managing Surveyor position, or an experienced Managing Surveyor seeking a new challenge within a growing business.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance and successful project delivery.
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Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the commercial delivery of multiple construction projects.
- Prepare cost plans, budgets and valuations.
- Manage subcontract procurement and negotiate packages.
- Administer subcontract accounts, variations and final accounts.
- Produce accurate cost reporting and forecasts.
- Manage client valuations and applications for payment.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
- Work closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability.
- Provide commercial guidance and mentoring to junior surveyors where required.
- Build and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Surveyor.
- Background within commercial construction, refurbishment, fit-out or design & build projects.
- Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.
- Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and commercial software.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
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What's on Offer
- Salary of £85,000 - £100,000, depending on experience.
- Long-term career progression.
- Stable pipeline of interesting and varied projects.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Office-based role with regular site visits.
- Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful contractor.
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Surveyor - Design & Build Construction
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