Senior Quantity Surveyor

Example Recruitment are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a PAYE Basis. This position plays an important role in maintaining financial control, delivering value-driven outcomes, and ensuring commercial compliance across refurbishment programmes. The role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a process-led environment and enjoys working collaboratively with operational and client stakeholders.

Key Duties

• Oversee the commercial management of planned maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Produce and analyse cost reports, valuations, and financial forecasts.
• Administer subcontractor accounts, including payment applications and account settlements.
• Assess, negotiate, and manage project variations while ensuring accurate valuation and justification.
• Assist with budget preparation, cash flow planning, and cost-value reporting.
• Collaborate closely with delivery teams to ensure commercial objectives align with project performance.
• Monitor contractual obligations, rates, and client-specific requirements to maintain compliance.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and support mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to internal reporting, governance procedures, and audit requirements.

Success in this role requires, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build productive relationships across multiple teams.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor position within construction, refurbishment, maintenance, or housing sectors.
• Background working on planned works programmes and framework agreements.
• Demonstrable ability to manage costs and maintain commercial control.
• Experience handling subcontractor valuations, payments, and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management practices.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management software.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in a construction, surveying, or commercial discipline.
• Experience working on projects delivered through housing association or local authority frameworks.

Benefits

• Vehicle allowance.
• Annual bonus scheme following successful completion of one year's service.
• Pension contributions and life assurance cover.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Access to employee rewards, discounts, and wellbeing initiatives.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Employee referral incentive of £2,000 upon successful completion of probation by the referred candidate.
• Ongoing training, career development, and progression opportunities.

Simpy apply to be considered for the role.