Senior Quantity Surveyor; Post

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to support the commercial delivery of major projects (Post Contract). This role requires an individual who can take full ownership of commercial work streams, operate with minimal supervision, and produce high-quality, complete outputs aligned with client and project expectations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, accountability, and urgency, with the ability to independently drive commercial activities through to completion.

• Take full ownership of assigned commercial work streams, from initiation through to close-out

• Manage multiple concurrent activities, ensuring alignment with project priorities and deadlines

• Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and commercial issues, driving them to resolution

• Manage project cost control, including budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete reporting

• Administer subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, and final accounts

• Prepare and assess variations, change orders, and claims, ensuring full contractual compliance

• Maintain accurate commercial reporting, including cash flow and cost variance analysis

• Proactively identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities

• Ensure effective contract administration in line with contract conditions

• Support and contribute to the final account agreement and close-out

• Ensure all commercial activities are delivered in line with contractual obligations and company procedures

• Produce high-quality, accurate, and complete outputs with minimal rework required

• Deliver clear and detailed commercial reports demonstrating strong understanding and analysis

• Ensure all deliverables meet client expectations in terms of detail, completeness, and professionalism

• Engage effectively with client(s), contractors, and internal teams

• Support the Senior Commercial Manager with strategic commercial input

• Build and maintain strong working relationships while protecting commercial interests

• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency in progressing and closing out actions

• Work independently with minimal supervision, taking initiative without constant direction

• Anticipate requirements and act ahead of deadlines

• Developing Acquisition Strategies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying, with proven experience at Senior QS level
• Strong knowledge of commercial management and contract administration
• Proven ability to manage multiple work streams independently
• Strong track record of delivering accurate, complete, and high-quality outputs

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Strong organisational capability with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Effective prioritisation skills with the ability to respond to changing project demands
• High attention to detail, ensuring thorough, accurate, and quality-driven work
• Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountability for deliverables and outcomes
• Ability to work autonomously, applying sound judgment with minimal supervision
• Proactive approach in identifying potential challenges and implementing effective solutions
• Ability to take full responsibility for work streams from initiation through to completion
• Consistently delivers comprehensive, well-structured, and detailed…