Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are working with a contractor looking to add a Senior Quantity Surveyor to their business, leading their commercial function for some specialist projects with key clients in the commercial / healthcare fit-out sector. Are you looking for a new challenge? Read on!

Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: 60,000 - 80,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Primarily office-based

Our client is a dynamic and growing contractor based in St. Albans, specialising in M&E Design & Build, Category A & B Fit Out, and Refurbishment projects. With a strong portfolio in commercial spaces and specialist medical healthcare environments, they deliver high-quality, technically complex projects across London and the Southeast. Projects between the values of 50k-10m.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all commercial aspects of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts.
• Conduct tender analysis and procurement of subcontractors.
• Administer contracts and manage variations, valuations, and final accounts.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and project teams to ensure commercial success.
• Provide accurate and timely cost reporting to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.
• Mentor and support junior QS staff as required.

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role, with at least 2 years at senior level.
• Proven experience in M&E Design & Build, Fit Out, or Refurbishment projects.
• Experience working on healthcare or commercial sector projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of JCT or NEC contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant QS software (e.g., Bluebeam, CostX, or similar).
• Full UK driving licence.