3,102 Senior Quantity Surveyor jobs in the United Kingdom

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a leading house builder who are looking to recruit either an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Glasgow. 

In this role you will be looking after 2 new build housing sites.

In order to be suitable you will be an experenced QS with housing experience. 

In return a very competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, generous annual leave and healthcare will be on offer. 

Our client, a respected multi-disciplinary construction consultancy and B Corp-certified business, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in either Exeter or Plymouth. With a growing portfolio of public and private sector projects across the South West, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a progressive and people-focused business.

You will be joining a forward-thinking practice committed to professional development, sustainability, and delivering meaningful impact. Their flexible and supportive working environment ensures individuals can thrive while contributing to a collaborative team ethos. Whether you're a developing QS or already established, you will be supported with tailored CPD and clear progression opportunities.

Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 35,000 - 60,000 DOE (guide only)
• 33 days annual leave plus birthday off (including

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a maincontractor who are looking to bring on board an experienced quantity surveyor to join their team based close to Eurocentral.

This organisation have been experiencing steady growth and are therefore looking to bring on board an experienced QS. This organisation have projects in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The ideal candidate will be a competent experienced QS who is comfortable looking after their own projects. Candidates will have main contracting experience.

In return a competitive salary and benefits package will be on offer.

ACR are currently working with a reputable Developer based in East London who are looking to recruit either a Quantity Surveyor or Senior to join their expanding team within their special projects division either on a permanent or long term temporary role.

Duties include:

• Produce cost reports and present to the Senior Surveyor/Managing Surveyor prior to cost report submission dates. All movement is reported in line with procedures for cost reporting.
• Responsible for ensuring high-standards of cash flow forecasting.
• Provide supporting information in order to facilitate build contracts.
• Monitor and track procurement and proactively report on progress and to Senior Surveyor / Managing Surveyor. Provide early warnings of bottlenecks or matters of concern.
• Prepare subcontractor Pre Contract Service Agreement and main work Contracts.
• Prepare, review and present subcontractor recommendations to Senior Surveyor/Managing Surveyor (and wider management team as appropriate).
• Responsible for delivery of robust and ethical procurement practices.
• Responsible for the delivery of all commercial aspects of assigned tasks/project.
• Accountable for COINS workflow approvals within set limits.

They have a great, close knit team, enjoyable working enviroment and a huge pipeline of work to get stuck into.

If you would be interested, please reach out to ACR.

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a reputable house builder who are looking to bring on board an experienced Quantity Surveyor.

In this role your time will be split between the office and site. You will be commercially responsible for a couple of new build housing projects which will be in the East Central belt of Scotland.

In order to be suitable you will be an experienced QS from a housing background.

In return, a competitive salary and benefits package will be on offer.

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a leading main contractor who are looking to bring on board either an experienced quantity surveyor or senior quantity surveyor to join their commercial team. This organisation have a solid pipeline of work.

You will be working as part of a wider commercial team who operate across a range of sectors.

In order to be suitable you will be an experienced quantity surveyor from a main contracting background. Ideal candidates will have experiencea QS with experience in re-measurable schedule of rates contractsand experience on NEC contracts.

In return a competitive salary and benefits package will be on offer.

Your new company
Our client is a leading developer and asset manager who operates across multiple asset classes, and has a strong track record spanning over 25 years. They are one of the UK's largest privately owned property investment and development firms. In the last 25 years, they have completed some of the largest, complex UK property deals and built a 9 billion portfolio.

Due to continued growth and success, they are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is recently qualified or in the early stage of their career post-APC.This is an opportunity to work in a diverse team with market-leading experience of the strategic management of large portfolios under the Group's ownership. The extent of the holding generates strategy work, valuations, disposals of properties (ranging from 100k to 100m UK wide), progressing planning applications for the optimal use prior to sale or development (residential and commercial) and direct development. This includes supporting our sister company in the delivery of any JV type projects they undertake with major housebuilders.

Your new role
They are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work with the Senior Commercial Manager (SCM).

The list of responsibilities below is not exhaustive but includes:

• Support the SCM with all commercial activities across development & disposal projects.
• Manage external consultants to undertake tender exercises for any potential strip out / demolition projects
• Tender for technical consultants & manage said consultants to support all aspects of input required for disposal and development projects
• Provide input to viability exercises to support development & disposals managers assessments for every site
• Support the wider team in the disposal of a variety of commercial property assets from portfolios nationwide.
• Support in the viability assessment of individual sites with construction & technical input
• Build and maintain a database of costs and tender prices to inform development and disposal assessment. Build relationships with consultants & contractors

What you'll need to succeed

• A proactive and analytical mindset, with a keen interest in development and disposal projects.
• Contractor / consultancy experience considered on equal merit
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Good understanding of JCT/NFDC contracts
• Ability to understand and interpret data/cashflows
• Current knowledge of the commercial and residential property markets, with a good understanding of the technical aspects of construction
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple work streams and meet deadlines
• Strong communication /presentation skills for effective collaboration with consultants and stakeholders
• MRICS qualified

What you'll get in return

• Competitive Salary
• Discretionary, non-contractual bonus award (based on both personal and company performance)
• Double match stakeholder pension scheme capped at 10% (e.g. if an employee contributes 5% of salary, the company will contribute an additional 10%)
• 25-days holiday
• Maternity leave - full pay for six months (subject to six months' service) (then SMP as applicable for remainder of statutory maternity leave period)
• Paternity leave - full pay for four weeks (after six months' service) or two weeks (less than six months' service)
• Life Assurance - 2 x basic salary, or 4 x basic salary on joining the pension scheme.
• Private Medical insurance - single cover (with ability to self-fund family cover).
• Discounted dental insurance scheme.
• Income protection insurance (after one year's service)
• Interest-free Season Ticket loan
• Electric vehicle lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Give As You Earn scheme/matched charity fundraising (max 2,500 pa)
• Employee Assistance Programme offering a range of advice/support resources
• Financial support for a relevant professional membership subscription
• Financial and other support for appropriate professional study or CPD
• Wellbeing initiatives (including Wellbeing room and chair massages in London office
• Social and sporting activities
• Car allowance (role specific)
  
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We are a well-established regional contractor delivering high-quality new build and fit-out commercial projects across the M3 corridor. With project values ranging up to 5 million, we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering on time and within budget.

We are seeking a proactive and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. You will be responsible for managing the financial and contractual aspects of multiple projects, ensuring cost control, value engineering, and commercial success from pre-construction through to final

Title: Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS (DOE)

Location: Exeter

Salary: 55,000 to 70,000 +car allowance + package

Sector: New build, Refurbishemnt, Apartments

Start Date: ASAP



Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Company:

Our client is a leading privately owned bespoke, high-end residential developer and main contractor, with an established reputation across the South West market and beyond. Projects are varied and unique in design across a range of landmark developments consisting of new build apartments and refurbishment of existing space.

Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Role:

A fantastic opportunity for an experiencedQuantity Surveyor (Or Senior QS) to join the regional commercial team. You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial aspects of a new build residential project at around 12m, reporting to an experienced Managing QS and working closely with operational and design teams.

Typical duties & responsibilities:

• To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.
• Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately
• Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.
• Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.
• Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.
• Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.
• Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.
• To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.
• To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control.
• Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.
• Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.

Quantity. Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor-The Person

• You will have solid experience with a main contractor or residential housing developer
• Demonstrable experience of delivering residential projects within budget and programmeis vital
• Experience on appartments and housing beneficial
• Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things
• A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals.
• Commutable to Exeter daily (not remote)

The Reward:

• Competitive salary
• Company car allowance
• Company benefits package
• Varied and unique residential developments
• Continued local work within the South West

Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy