Senior Quantity Surveyor

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online St Albans, England Apr 13, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Junior

Senior Quantity Surveyor focuses on overseeing applications, certifications, invoicing, subcontractor accounts, procurement, andmercial reporting, while providing strategic guidance to junior team members.

What the role involves

  • Overseeing applications, certifications, invoicing, subcontractor accounts, procurement, andmercial reporting, while providing strategic guidance to junior team members.
  • Leading themercial management of assigned projects, ensuring all financial documentation, reporting, and forecasting is delivered accurately and on time.
  • Managing cash flow processes, including preparation and submission of applications, certifications, invoicing, payments, and receipts.
  • Overseeing the full administration of subcontractor accounts, including procurement, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
  • Carry out detailed valuations.
  • Driving the procurement of subcontract trades, negotiating terms and ensuring best value.

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant CSCS, trade, site, surveying, construction, or project experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor – Negotiable Salary.
  • Schedule of Rates (SOR) billing, ensuring accuracy andpliance with contract requirements.
  • Lead on the preparation and analysis of data for contract Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Candidate fit

  • Commercial judgement, accuracy, contract awareness, and careful cost control.

Additional role context

  • Your newpany A leading UK provider of property services, delivering high‑quality maintenance,pliance, and retrofit solutions across the housing, education, and public sectors.
  • Providemercial leadership to the project team, advising on risk, opportunity, and cost‑saving strategies.
  • Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, validate works.
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