Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a well-established, family-owned construction business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across sectors including education, healthcare, residential, commercial, and public sector frameworks. Due to work wins and continued growth they are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Derby office.

The Role - Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the financial and contractual management of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account. This role requires strong leadership, strategic commercial oversight, and the ability to manage risk while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

Lead all quantity surveying duties on allocated projects.
Prepare, manage, and report on project budgets and cost forecasts.
Administer subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and appointment.
Value and authorise subcontractor payments.
Prepare and submit interim valuations and final accounts.
Monitor cost performance and manage variations, change control, and risk.
Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with company procedures.
Administer contracts (e.g., JCT/NEC forms).
Manage contractual correspondence and notices.
Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
Support dispute resolution and negotiation processes where required.

Education, Skills & Experience

Degree Qualified- BSc Quantity Surveying & Construction Management
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
Demonstrable experience delivering medium to large-scale construction projects.
Strong knowledge of standard construction contracts (JCT/NEC).
Excellent negotiation, financial, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Strong IT proficiency (Excel, cost management software)