Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hertfordshire
Sector: Civil Engineering & Groundworks
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum

The Role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will oversee the full commercial management of 3-4 projects simultaneously, ensuring strong financial control, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery.

Working closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors, and directors, you will manage all commercial aspects from procurement through to final account while supporting the development of junior commercial staff.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Full commercial responsibility for multiple civil engineering and groundworks projects
• Managing cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Preparing and submitting applications for payment
• Producing and maintaining CVRs and cost forecasts
• Managing change control, variations, and commercial risk
• Monitoring project performance and profitability

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

• Procuring materials and subcontract packages
• Negotiating subcontract agreements and supplier terms
• Managing subcontractor accounts and valuations
• Supporting procurement strategies across projects

Estimating & Tender Support

• Assisting with tendering and estimating activities
• Reviewing project opportunities and pricing information
• Supporting commercial input into bids and submissions
• Providing cost advice during pre-construction stages

Team Leadership

• Managing and mentoring an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Providing commercial guidance and support to project teams
• Supporting the development of commercial processes and best practices

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Producing accurate commercial reports and forecasts
• Working closely with operational teams to maximise project performance
• Attending client, site, and commercial meetings
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum 7 years' Quantity Surveying experience
• Strong UK civil engineering and groundworks experience
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven track record of cost control, forecasting, CVRs, and change management
• Strong subcontractor procurement and negotiation experience
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Bluebeam
• Strong communication and commercial management skills
• Full UK Driving Licence