Senior Quantity Surveyor

Employment Type: Full-Time

Level: Senior-Level

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, and commercially minded Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team! The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of construction cost management, contract administration, budget control, and project financial management, with the ability to ensure that construction projects are delivered within budget while maintaining quality and contractual compliance. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to manage project costs, evaluate contractual obligations, negotiate commercial terms, and support effective financial decision-making throughout the construction lifecycle.

• Oversee all aspects of quantity surveying, cost management, and commercial administration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities (BQ), cost plans, and tender documentation for construction projects.
• Review architectural drawings, engineering specifications, and construction documents to determine material quantities, labor requirements, and project costs.
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow forecasts, expenditure, and cost performance to ensure effective financial control.
• Manage tendering processes, including preparing tender documents, evaluating contractor quotations, and recommending suitable contractors and suppliers.
• Analyze tender submissions, compare pricing proposals, and negotiate commercial terms to achieve cost-effective project outcomes.
• Administer construction contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, and agreed commercial terms.
• Evaluate interim payment applications, progress claims, variation orders, and final accounts submitted by contractors and subcontractors.
• Assess changes in project scope, design modifications, and additional works to determine their financial and contractual implications.
• Prepare and review cost reports, financial forecasts, valuation assessments, and commercial progress updates for management.
• Identify potential cost overruns, financial risks, and contractual disputes, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, commercial negotiations, payment certifications, and contractual documentation.
• Conduct regular cost reviews and value engineering exercises to identify savings opportunities without compromising project quality or performance.
• Liaise with project managers, consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors to resolve cost-related and contractual issues.
• Monitor market prices for construction materials, labor, equipment, and other resources to maintain accurate cost estimates.
• Manage contractual correspondence, claims documentation, extension-of-time cost implications, and dispute-related records.
• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize project final accounts in accordance with contractual requirements and established procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable construction regulations, procurement policies, contractual standards, and company procedures.
• Provide commercial advice and cost-related recommendations to senior management to support project planning and strategic decisions.
• Mentor junior quantity surveyors and provide guidance on cost estimation, contract administration, and commercial best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of cost estimates, tender evaluations, contractual agreements, payment certifications, and project financial documentation.
• Support project teams in achieving financial targets, controlling expenditure, and maximizing overall project value.

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor,…