Senior Quantity Surveyor in Bickley
Posted by Borne Resourcing Limited
£70,000 – £85,000 a year
Bickley · Permanent
I’m working with an established construction management business exploring the appointment of a Quantity Surveyor as its workload and key client accounts continue to grow.
You’ll join three full-time surveyors working under a Commercial Director, supporting projects across education, student accommodation, leisure, commercial and local-authority social housing.
The business tenders for projects, appoints specialist subcontractors and manages their packages through delivery. This offers a varied commercial role with close involvement in procurement, subcontract management and project performance.
The Role
- Commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account
- Preparing subcontract enquiries, comparing quotations and negotiating orders
- Managing subcontractor valuations, payments, variations and accounts
- Preparing client valuations and applications for payment
- Producing CVRs, cost forecasts and commercial reports
- Identifying commercial risks and managing change
- Working closely with project teams, clients and specialist subcontractors
- Supporting the Commercial Director and wider surveying team as accounts expand
Projects
- Education buildings and school improvements
- Student accommodation projects for established operators
- Sports clubs and leisure facilities
- Commercial construction and refurbishment
- Social housing works on behalf of local authorities
What they’re looking for
- A Quantity Surveyor with main-contracting or construction management experience
- Confident procuring and commercially managing subcontract packages
- Strong across valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts
- Comfortable handling several projects or client accounts
- Able to build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and delivery teams
- Education, leisure, commercial or student accommodation experience would be beneficial
The Company
Established in 2011, the business turns over approximately £20m and employs around 22 people. It has grown consistently over the past six years, with this potential appointment intended to give the commercial team additional support as larger accounts develop.
The workload spans several sectors, offering exposure to different clients, buildings and project requirements. You’ll work within an established surveying team, with support from the Commercial Director and regular contact with operational colleagues.
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | (url removed)
The business is having initial conversations at this stage. Get in touch for a confidential chat about the opportunity. Referrals are always appreciated.
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