Full job descriptionSenior Quantity Surveyor
Stoke-on-Trent | £55,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid Working
Ready to lead, influence and make your mark?
Time Recruitment is partnering with a growing refurbishment and fast-track construction contractor seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding commercial team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior QS looking to take ownership of projects while leading and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors, Assistant QSs and apprentices.
You’ll be working within a specialist fast-track division delivering refurbishment and fit-out schemes across the UK, with projects typically ranging from £1m to £4m. The portfolio includes student accommodation, hotel, leisure and hospitality refurbishment projects, working with well-known national brands and operators.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for multiple projects from procurement through to final account while supporting and mentoring a growing team.
Key responsibilities include:
*Managing projects from procurement through to final account
*Preparing cost plans, budgets and financial forecasts
*Managing subcontractor procurement and tender packages
*Negotiating and agreeing subcontractor accounts
*Managing variations and change control
*Producing interim valuations and payment applications
*Managing commercial risks and opportunities
*Producing monthly cost reports and forecasts
*Assessing and negotiating contractual claims and extensions of time
*Taking ownership of project commercial performance
*Reporting directly to Commercial Managers and Directors
*Leading, mentoring and developing Assistant and Intermediate Quantity Surveyors
*Identifying opportunities to improve project profitability
*Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams
About You
We’re looking for an established Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience leading projects and supervising junior commercial staff.
Requirements:
*Minimum 3 years’ experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level
*Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
*Experience managing refurbishment, fit-out or fast-track construction projects
*Previous exposure to hotel, leisure, hospitality or student accommodation sectors preferred
*Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
*Experience managing projects valued between £1m and £4m
*Ability to lead and mentor commercial teams
*Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
*Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer?
*Salary £55,000 - £75,000 DOE
*Car allowance
*Hybrid working arrangement
*Mixture of office, site and home working
*Long-term career progression opportunities
*Growing business with a strong pipeline of secured work
*Supportive and collaborative commercial team culture
If you’re a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a role offering genuine autonomy, career progression and the opportunity to lead commercially on exciting refurbishment projects nationwide, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Time Recruitment for a confidential discussion.