Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Somerset, UK

Sector: Construction / Industrial Projects

Department: Commercial - Data Centre

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

V7 Recruitment is currently working with a leading international construction specialist to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major, high-value industrial construction project based in Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established project team, taking responsibility for the commercial management and surveying functions of a significant project. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining commercial control, managing contractual obligations and supporting the successful financial delivery of the project.

• Take overall responsibility for the financial, contractual and commercial management of the project.
• Maintain a strong understanding of contractual obligations and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage project contract budgets.
• Maintain and administer accurate contract records and documentation.
• Attend project and commercial meetings, including contract handover meetings.
• Produce regular cost reports and provide accurate commercial forecasts.
• Undertake measurement, valuations and associated commercial assessments.
• Prepare Loss and Expense claims in collaboration with senior commercial management.
• Manage the preparation, negotiation and agreement of final accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the client, PQS, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Provide guidance, support and mentoring to other members of the commercial team.

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent relevant qualification.

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, processes and technology.
• Good knowledge of measurement, valuations and commercial claims.
• Experience managing Loss and Expense claims and contractual matters.
• Strong understanding of final account preparation and negotiation.
• Experience with subcontract procurement, subcontract orders and materials purchasing.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage project costs effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on a major, high-value industrial construction project.
• Long-term career development within an established international construction business.

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.