Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor New Build Care Homes £380 £ 450 per day | Long-Term Contract | Immediate Start We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor specialising in new build care home developments, with projects typically valued at £810 million. This is an urgent requirement, with a project that has just broken ground, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to oversee the scheme from early construction through to final account.

For the right individual, this represents a strong long-term opportunity with a contractor that has a healthy pipeline of future work.

The Role The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take full commercial responsibility for a new build care home project, working closely with the Project Manager, site team, and wider commercial team to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget. Key Role Responsibilities Full commercial management of a £810m new build care home project from commencement through to final account Preparation, management, and reporting of project cost plans, budgets, and cash flow forecasts Procurement of subcontract packages, including preparation of tender documentation, tender analysis, and subcontract appointment Management of subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, variations, and final accounts Administration of change control procedures, ensuring variations are properly assessed, priced, agreed, and recorded Preparation and submission of monthly cost value reconciliation (CVR) reports Accurate forecasting of project costs, identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing mitigation strategies Management of client valuations, applications for payment, and associated commercial correspondence Close collaboration with the Project Manager to support programme delivery and commercial decision-making Attendance at commercial, progress, and client meetings as required Ensuring compliance with contract conditions, particularly JCT forms of contract Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team where applicable Contributing to the smooth close-out of the project, including agreement of final accounts with both client and supply chain Requirements Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor ready to step up Background with a main contractor delivering new build projects Experience on care home, residential, or similar sector projects advantageous Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts Excellent commercial, negotiation, and communication skills Ability to start ASAP Whats on Offer £380 £ 450 per day, depending on experience Long-term contract with continuity through to project completion Opportunity to work on a newly started project with full commercial ownership Immediate start with a reputable contractor in a growing sector