Senior Quantity Surveyor

18 Recruitment Limited

We’re looking for a commercially sharp, detail‑driven Quantity Surveyor to play a pivotal role within our Clients commercial team. If you thrive in a structured, framework-led environment and take pride in accuracy, consistency and collaborative working, this is a role where you’ll make a real impact.

The Role

You’ll be at the heart of our commercial operations, ensuring robust cost control, value for money and strong governance across a busy programme of planned refurbishment works. Your commercial insight will help shape delivery outcomes, support operational teams and safeguard the financial performance of the contract.

Key Responsibilities

* Managing the commercial and financial performance of planned refurbishment projects

* Preparing and reviewing valuations, cost reports and financial forecasts

* Overseeing subcontractor accounts, applications and final accounts

* Controlling variations with accurate pricing and clear commercial justification

* Supporting the preparation of budgets, cashflow forecasts and CVRs

* Working closely with operational teams to align delivery with commercial targets

* Ensuring compliance with contract terms, schedule of rates and client requirements

* Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities

* Supporting audits, reporting cycles and internal governance processes

This is a role for someone who brings strong commercial judgement, meticulous attention to detail and the confidence to build effective relationships across both operational and client teams.

About You

You’ll bring:

* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within construction, refurbishment or social housing

* A background in planned works or framework-based contracts

* Strong commercial awareness and cost control capability

* Confidence managing subcontractor accounts and valuations

* Solid understanding of contractual and commercial processes

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

* Strong IT literacy, including Excel and commercial systems