Quantity Surveyor

We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS) for a growing construction and groundworks business, offering a £70,000–£80,000 salary + bonus scheme and car allowance. This is a high-impact role for an experienced commercial professional looking to take ownership of project profitability and commercial performance.

Job description
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead, you will be responsible for the financial and commercial management of multiple construction projects, ensuring profitability, cost control, and contract compliance across the full project lifecycle.

This is a senior-level construction QS role with a strong focus on contract management, cost reporting, and stakeholder engagement, working closely with Project Managers, Finance, and Directors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the commercial lead across multiple projects
• Managing project profitability, cost control, and financial performance
• Overseeing applications for payment (AFP), valuations, and variations
• Maintaining variation trackers and ensuring all entitlements are captured
• Producing monthly CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) reports
• Managing retentions, payments, and commercial deadlines
• Leading subcontractor procurement and contract management
• Ensuring contracts (NEC / JCT) are administered effectively
• Attending client meetings and site visits
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Supporting and developing junior commercial staff
• Reporting weekly to senior leadership and finance teams

Pay & Benefits:

• £70,000 – £80,000 salary
• EBITDA share / bonus scheme
• Car allowance (TBC)
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Full-time role with long-term career progression
• Opportunity to work in a growing, dynamic construction business

 Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 07:30 – 16:30 (roughly)
• 40 hours per week (flexibility required based on project needs)

 Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
• Background in construction / groundworks (essential)
• Experience managing project finances, CVRs, and variations
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Full UK driving licence

Location:
Watford

Apply now (senior opportunity):
This is a high-level Senior QS role with strong earning potential and career progression, ideal for commercially driven professionals.