Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Highfield Company

Senior Quantity Surveyor-Up to £90,000 + Company Vehicle Hybrid (Home & Site-Based)-Ireland ***

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking, expanding business with a strong order book and an exciting pipeline of projects heading into 2025. Offering a competitive salary of up to £90K, company vehicle, and the chance to play a key role in high-value structural steel and construction schemes, this role is ideal for a driven QS looking to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Subcontractor Management: Procurement, management of work packages, and final sign-off of subcontractor accounts.

Resource Allocation: Preparing labour and plant allocation sheets for on-site activities.

Drawing Reviews: Reviewing construction drawings and identifying changes or deviations from tender documentation.

Variations & Claims: Negotiating variations and claims directly with the client.

Payment Applications: Preparing, submitting, and managing interim valuations.

Site Visits: Attending site at least once per week (project size dependent).

Payment Management: Following up on outstanding client payments to maintain healthy cash flow.

Take-Offs: Completing accurate take-offs for structural steel, decking, and cladding.

Final Accounts: Compiling, negotiating, and agreeing final accounts with the client.

About You

Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying.

Steelwork Knowledge: Strong understanding of structural steelwork projects (general construction experience also considered).

Team Player: Collaborative, reliable, and able to work independently when needed.

Industry Insight: Familiarity with the Irish steelwork market is advantageous but not essential.

IT Skills: Confident using Excel, Word, Outlook, and relevant project management tools.

Negotiator: Strong negotiation skills across variations, valuations, and final accounts.

Leadership: Proactive, organised, and able to drive project performance.

Communication: Clear communicator, capable of working closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Working Model

This role offers flexibility with home-based working combined with regular site visits(Ireland) as required.

If you're a motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a high-reward role within a respected and expanding organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey