Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1218

Location: Watford (+ additional future sites across Hertfordshire)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£75k-£80k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, health, bonus etc.

Company & Project: An award winning Tier 1 Main Contractor operating across multiple sectors including Commercial, MOD, Leisure, Education, Science and Residential sectors are seeking to recruit an experienced an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to complement their Commercial Management team working on a c£70m New Build project near Watford.

The project is currently in Pre-Construction phases, with a start date on site in early 2026. The successful candidate would have the unique opportunity to be involved in the project from the early stages, reporting into a Commercial Lead.

The opportunity has a clear pathway for progression with full support with further professional development and training.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing daily commercial management functions through the PCSA stage in addition to but not limited to; measurement & valuations, applications for payment, reconciling accounts, dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project.

Desirable Experience:

• Minimum 10 years+ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a Main Contractor.
• Good knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts would be advantageous.
• Good negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors would be advantageous.
• Previous Roles: Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor OR Commercial Manager OR Assistant Commercial Manager OR Project Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management/NVQ Level 6 or above, or comparable qualification.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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