Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Salary: Up to £85,000
Package: Car allowance, pension, annual leave plus bank holidays and flexible hybrid working
Projects: New build, refurbishment and fit-out schemes across Hertfordshire and London
An established main contractor is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Hitchin. You will take ownership of two live schemes or lead the commercial delivery of one larger project, supported by an experienced team.
The business has been established for more than 40 years and has a strong pipeline of work across Hertfordshire and London. Projects cover design and build, new build, refurbishment and fit-out across the commercial, healthcare, education, community, leisure and retail sectors.
The workload is varied and includes technically demanding heritage refurbishments in busy Central London locations. Schemes can involve structural alterations, façade and roofing works, specialist finishes and major MEP upgrades, often in live or occupied environments.
You will have the freedom to make commercial decisions and run your projects properly, without being left on your own. Senior management is accessible, the commercial team is settled and you will work between the Hitchin office, project sites and home when practical.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Take full commercial responsibility for two live schemes or one larger project.
* Manage procurement, subcontractor packages and tender enquiries.
* Prepare valuations, variations, cost reports and cash-flow forecasts.
* Monitor project costs, programme implications and commercial risk.
* Manage subcontractor accounts through to agreement of final accounts.
* Work closely with project teams to keep schemes commercially controlled and on budget.
* Provide clear commercial updates to senior management.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor.
* A construction-related qualification such as an HNC, HND, degree or equivalent.
* Confident running two schemes at the same time or leading the commercial delivery of one larger project.
* Able to work independently, make commercial decisions and take full ownership of projects.
* Strong commercial awareness and a practical understanding of construction contracts.
* Organised, reliable and comfortable dealing with site teams, subcontractors and clients.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience.
* Car allowance.
* Company pension.
* Annual leave plus bank holidays.
* A good level of autonomy with flexibility to work from home when practical.
* Long-term role with an established main contractor and a strong pipeline of projects across Hertfordshire and London.
If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for varied projects, a secure pipeline of work and the freedom to manage your own schemes, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat
Salary description
£60000.00 - £85000.00 per year