Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Orange Recruitment are looking for a Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in their career, someone who’s grown beyond graduate level and is focused on progressing toward a Senior Quantity Surveyor role.

This is an ideal position for a commercially aware and technically skilled QS who wants to build on their experience, take on more responsibility, and develop their professional competencies in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.Our client are offering a structured development path aligned with the SCSI/RICS Assessment of Professional Competence, designed to equip you with both the technical knowledge and leadership skills needed to progress.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the procurement process by evaluating specialist subcontractors and making informed recommendations to the Project Director.
• Assisting in drafting and reviewing subcontract agreements to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Managing subcontractor valuations and final account settlements.
• Monitoring design changes and advising the team on cost impacts in real time.
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering and helping the team deliver smarter, cost-effective solutions.
• Preparing monthly valuations for submission to the Employer’s Representative, and managing the negotiation and agreement of same.
• Engaging in internal cost reporting processes including value reconciliations, turnover forecasts, and project financial outcomes.
• Taking an active role in final account preparation and submission.
• Advising the Project Director on contractual matters and cost management throughout the project.
• Building strong working relationships across the team, a key part of delivering successful project outcomes.

Requirements:

• A Level 8 degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a quantity surveying role.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present reports and commercial information.
• Demonstrated experience working with subcontractors and clients, with a strong commercial track record.
• Practical problem-solving abilities and an understanding of key forms of contract in the construction industry.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Exposure to software such as Bluebeam, CostX, or Cubit is a plus, though training can be provided.
• Familiarity with digital take-off and measurement tools is advantageous.