Quantity Surveyor

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