Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role Purpose As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will build and scale a robust tender-to-final account workflow for multiple projects. You will prepare built-up tender pricing, submit and manage contracts, produce tender analysis, perform quantity take-offs when needed, monitor variations, estimate costs and maintain cost records, and handle all monthly progress claim submissions and subcontractor or main contractor claims. Your work will tighten cost visibility, simplify project administration and ensure final accounts are closed accurately and on time. Your Growth & Impact - Build clearer contract and tender templates that improve estimating speed and reduce rework. - Lead practical coordination with site teams, production and subcontractors to deepen your stakeholder experience. - Develop a track record of accurate final accounts and cost recovery that strengthens your commercial credibility. - Strengthen your technical estimating skills through regular quantity take-offs and variation management. - Expand your knowledge of contract administration and claims handling while improving our project closeout processes. Responsibilities Tender & Estimating - Prepare built-up tender pricing and clear tender analyses that reflect constructible precast solutions. - Carry out quantity take-offs from drawings and use AutoCAD when needed to validate material and labour inputs. - Maintain and improve template pricing schedules to speed up estimating and reduce rework across projects. Contract & Claims Management - Prepare, submit and manage contract documentation, ensuring terms are recorded and tracked for each project. - Manage monthly progress claim submissions and follow up with main contractors and subcontractors to resolve discrepancies. - Handle variation notices and claims, documenting justifications and supporting evidence to protect revenue. Cost Control & Final Accounts - Maintain detailed cost records and provide regular variance reports to improve budget visibility for project leaders. - Prepare and reconcile final accounts to ensure timely and accurate project closeouts. - Coordinate with site, production and procurement teams to ensure cost information is current and actionable. Requirements Qualifications & Experience - Diploma, Bachelor degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline. - Proven experience in quantity surveying, preferably with exposure to precast or construction manufacturing environments. - Experience preparing final accounts, progress claims and managing contract variations. Hard Skills & Knowledge - Proficient in Microsoft Excel for estimating, schedules and cost analysis. - Competent in AutoCAD for take-offs and checking drawings. - Strong technical knowledge of quantity take-offs, cost estimating, contract administration and claims handling. Soft Skills & Qualities - Good analytical problem solving and attention to numerical detail when preparing estimates and reconciliations. - Clear written and spoken English to prepare claims, reports and communicate with contractors. - Organised, reliable and able to coordinate with multiple stakeholders to drive timely closeouts. - Practical mindset with a focus on accuracy and measurable cost control.