We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS) for a growing construction and groundworks business, offering a £70,000–£80,000 salary + bonus scheme and car allowance. This is a high-impact role for an experienced commercial professional looking to take ownership of project profitability and commercial performance.
Job description
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead, you will be responsible for the financial and commercial management of multiple construction projects, ensuring profitability, cost control, and contract compliance across the full project lifecycle.
This is a senior-level construction QS role with a strong focus on contract management, cost reporting, and stakeholder engagement, working closely with Project Managers, Finance, and Directors.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the commercial lead across multiple projects
- Managing project profitability, cost control, and financial performance
- Overseeing applications for payment (AFP), valuations, and variations
- Maintaining variation trackers and ensuring all entitlements are captured
- Producing monthly CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) reports
- Managing retentions, payments, and commercial deadlines
- Leading subcontractor procurement and contract management
- Ensuring contracts (NEC / JCT) are administered effectively
- Attending client meetings and site visits
- Building strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
- Supporting and developing junior commercial staff
- Reporting weekly to senior leadership and finance teams
Pay & Benefits:
- £70,000 – £80,000 salary
- EBITDA share / bonus scheme
- Car allowance (TBC)
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays
- Full-time role with long-term career progression
- Opportunity to work in a growing, dynamic construction business
Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30 – 16:30 (roughly)
- 40 hours per week (flexibility required based on project needs)
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
- Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
- Background in construction / groundworks (essential)
- Experience managing project finances, CVRs, and variations
- Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Full UK driving licence
Location:
Watford
Apply now (senior opportunity):
This is a high-level Senior QS role with strong earning potential and career progression, ideal for commercially driven professionals.
INDAH, Senior QS, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Lead, Commercial Manager, RICS, Chartered
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