Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role Description

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial resources of assigned projects, supporting project teams with commercial and contractual expertise, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. This role will involve overseeing all commercial aspects of projects from tender through to completion to maximise cash flow and margin.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage project cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation
• Oversee procurement schedules and subcontractor engagement
• Conduct site measurements and take-offs
• Administer subcontractor and supplier valuations, payments, and cashflow
• Attend and lead client meetings, valuations, and value engineering workshops
• Prepare and review contract documentation and tender returns
• Implement and manage key subcontract packages and contractual requirements
• Prepare CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) and report to senior management
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with construction contract terms and supply chain obligations
• Support and mentor junior staff as needed
• Maintain project documentation in line with ISO standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Capable of working independently and under pressure to meet deadlines

Scope/Scale

No budgetary responsibilities or direct reports

Salary and Benefits

• Salary competitive
• Pension
• Car Allowance scheme
• Business Mileage allowance
• Discretionary bonus
• Virtual GP
• Death in service

Qualifications/Skills required

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 GCSE's inc. Maths and English or equivalent
• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role, particularly within the refurbishment or construction sectors
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and commercial procedures
• High level of IT literacy including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and numerical ability with attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, to meet strict deadlines

Health and Safety

• Ensure the health and safety of yourself and others is at the forefront of everything you do
• Monitor health and safety within your area of responsibility and report any concerns to your line manager

Equality and Diversity

• Follow all company guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure all colleagues and customers are always treated fairly and with respect

ISO

• Support and comply with internal policies and procedures and the standards of ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety System) and other Accreditations

Any other duties

We would request that you respond to requests to carry out additional duties with a positive can-do attitude to ensure the delivery of company objectives, and to ensure our customer requirements are met where possible and where practicable within the course of your duties.

You may have knowledge of company activities and information which, if disclosed to an outside party, would prejudice Fortis Vision's well-being. You must have the ability to retain/maintain company confidentiality at all times.

The above list is not an exhaustive list, you will be expected to perform different tasks in line with your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives.