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Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Boston
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Sector: Industrial
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to make your next big move?
We're actively partnering with a well-established and rapidly growing contractor who's delivering some of the most exciting and high-value projects in the region. If you're driven by commercial excellence, contract strategy, and hands-on project leadership, this is the opportunity to take your career to the next level.
About the Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a pivotal role in the commercial success of projects from pre-construction through to final account. You'll be joining a commercially savvy, collaborative team and reporting directly to the Commercial Manager depending on the size of the scheme.
Your focus? Driving value, protecting margins, and ensuring robust commercial controls across the lifecycle of the project.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the commercial function on-site, ensuring contract and cost control measures are effectively applied
Manage subcontract procurement, payment schedules, variations, and final accounts
Provide accurate forecasting and cost/value reconciliation on a monthly basis
Ensure strong contract administration in line with NEC/JCT or bespoke forms
Work closely with project teams, design managers, planners, and external consultants
Mentor and support junior QS staff, ensuring high standards across the board
Identify commercial risks and opportunities and advise on mitigation strategies
What We're Looking For:
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, with at least 2 years in a senior capacity
Proven track record working on large-scale construction projects (residential, commercial, or civil)
Strong understanding of contract law and standard forms (NEC, JCT, etc.)
Confident communicator and negotiator with both internal and external stakeholders
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent)
RICS or equivalent chartership is highly desirable, but not essential
Why Join?
Market-leading pipeline of projects
Supportive, forward-thinking leadership
Genuine career progression into Commercial Manager roles
Strong salary package with performance bonus and perks
Flexibility and autonomy in how you work
