Senior Quantity Surveyor
Job Specification: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Henley-on-Thames
Position Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for delivering full commercial management on construction projects, including budget preparation, cost estimates, progress reporting, subcontractor management, final account preparation, and client interaction. This role requires a commercially astute professional with strong experience in both residential and commercial projects, capable of managing financial performance while supporting project delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Report directly to the Surveying Director, Project Director, and Project Manager on all cost and contract matters.
* Liaise with the Design Team to ensure project requirements and specifications are achieved.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with Client Representatives, acting as a key commercial contact.
* Attend site meetings, provide project cost updates, and escalate issues where necessary.
* Review tender enquiries and prepare detailed tender analysis.
* Prepare estimates and tenders in collaboration with Head Office QS staff.
* Negotiate contracts and fixed-price premiums that are cost-effective for the business.
* Lead pre-award meetings with subcontractors alongside the Construction Team.
* Manage subcontract procurement, packages, re-measurement, interim and final payments.
* Monitor contra charges and issue timely notifications to subcontractors.
* Process subcontractor payment certificates (fortnightly/monthly).
* Oversee variation logs, signing off variations with the Junior Quantity Surveyor.
* Issue interim payment applications and reconcile payments received.
* Prepare and agree final accounts at project completion.
* Lead cost monitoring and reporting using relevant construction software, including monthly cost reports.
* Produce and maintain cashflow forecasts and issue monthly financial reports to Accounts.
* Stay up to date with changes in industry regulations, standards, and competitive activity.
* Undertake additional duties and project-related tasks as required.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
* Minimum 5 years’ professional experience with a strong track record in subcontractor and client management (valuations, variations, final accounts, cost reporting).
* Solid understanding of specifications, drawings, and bills of quantities.
* Strong ability to extract quantities from drawings and issue enquiries to subcontractors/suppliers.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and Quantity Surveying software packages.
* Proven background in managing commercial and residential projects.
* Excellent budgetary management and cost-control skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex financial data clearly.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision.
* Flexible, resilient, and committed to achieving successful project outcomes.
* Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across diverse project teams