Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day.

Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

For more than 100 years, Eric Wright Construction has combined experience, expertise, and a talented team to deliver high-quality schemes that make a lasting, positive impact on the society and communities we work in. We are committed to working closely with local labour, suppliers, and partners wherever possible, creating employment opportunities, supporting local economies, and leaving a meaningful legacy long after each project is complete.

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record of successfully managing complex construction projects from pre-construction through to final account. You'll be confident leading commercial activities, building strong relationships with clients and project teams, and providing expert contractual advice to support project success. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities while driving commercial performance and mitigating risk.

Strong leadership skills are essential, as you'll be responsible for mentoring and developing junior surveying team members. Above all, you'll be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced construction environment.

• Lead and manage the commercial delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring successful cost, contract and programme performance.
• Take ownership of projects and work packages of varying size, complexity and value, providing commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with clients, site teams, designers and subcontractors to ensure effective collaboration and successful project delivery.
• Attend, lead and contribute to internal and client meetings, acting as a key commercial point of contact.
• Provide contractual guidance and commercial support to operational teams, helping to manage risk and maximise project performance.
• Oversee commercial administration, maintaining accurate project records and ensuring documentation is managed in line with company procedures.
• Manage, mentor and support Quantity Surveyors at all levels, including Trainee and Project Quantity Surveyors, to encourage development and high performance.
• Continuously develop your professional knowledge and skills while ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, data protection and information security requirements.
• Take a proactive and flexible approach to supporting the wider business, contributing to evolving project and organisational needs.

• Strong estimating experience in the construction industry, ideally across multiple sectors, including midrise residential apartments
• Excellent understanding of subcontract procurement, tender processes, and estimating software (e.g. Conquest, Bluebeam, Cost X etc).
• Able to confidently analyse drawings, specs, contracts and financial data.
• Comfortable managing and prioritising multiple tenders.
• Experience with JCT contracts.
• A commercial mindset and solid negotiating skills.
• Capable of presenting to clients and senior leadership…