Senior Quantity Surveyor

Maxim Recruitment Guildford, England Aug 5, 2025

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Senior Quantity Surveyor focuses on managing all aspects of cost planning, cost control, and value engineering to ensure projects are delivered within budget and maximise value for our clients.

What the role involves

  • Managing all aspects of cost planning, cost control, and value engineering to ensure projects are delivered within budget and maximise value for our clients.
  • Preparing tender documents, bills of quantities, and contract documentation.
  • Leading on contract administration, change control, and managing claims and variations.
  • Conducting regular site visits and attending project meetings to monitor progress, value completed work.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
  • Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team, sharing your knowledge and helping to build our future talent.

Skills and requirements

  • In-depth knowledge of cost management, commercial management, procurement, and contract administration.
  • Supervise traditional QS/PQS duties to include take offs, measurement and to undertake both pre and post contract Quantity Surveying tasks.
  • Proficiency in relevant software tools and a willingness to adopt new technologies.
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Candidate fit

  • commercial judgement, accuracy, contract awareness, and careful cost control
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