Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: South Yorkshire (Office-based with occasional site visits)

Client Type: Specialist Dry-Lining Subcontractor

Reporting To: Managing Director

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits

Company Overview:

Our client is a well-established Dry-Lining sub-contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality interior fit-out and partitioning packages across commercial, residential, and public-sector projects. Partnering with Tier 1 main contractors, they manage multiple projects concurrently and pride themselves on reliability, innovation, and strong commercial delivery. With continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their South Yorkshire office and lead the commercial function across key projects.

Role Overview:

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in managing the commercial and contractual performance of dry-lining packages from pre-construction through to final account. You will be expected to manage estimating, procurement, cost control, contract administration, and client liaison, ensuring profitability and successful delivery on every scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Estimating & Pre-Construction

• Quantify materials and labour from construction drawings.

• Prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs), scopes of work, and tender submissions.

• Assemble and present competitive bids, including qualifications and clarifications.

2. Procurement & Supply Chain Management

• Procure materials and subcontracts in line with budget and programme.

• Negotiate favourable commercial terms, discounts, and supplier rebates.

• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance and resolve any delivery or quality issues efficiently.

3. Labour Planning & Delivery Coordination

• Work with site teams to plan labour resource requirements and start dates.

• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure site logistics are in place.

• Align internal labour programmes with client milestone dates and deliverables.

4. Commercial Management & Cost Control

• Track and report on committed vs forecast costs.

• Prepare applications for payment, including valuations and supporting documentation.

• Maintain up-to-date cashflow forecasts and contribute to financial reporting.

• Proactively identify risks to margin and implement mitigation strategies.

5. Contract Administration

• Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), variations, and contractual changes.

• Liaise with clients on interim valuations and agree variations in a timely manner.

• Lead final account negotiations and ensure prompt settlement.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within dry-lining, fit-out, or interiors subcontracting.

• Proven track record of managing commercial aspects of subcontract packages from bid to final account.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts (JCT in particular).

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple live projects.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Proficiency in estimating and cost reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Bluebeam, or similar software).

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.

• Opportunity to work with a reputable subcontractor on high-profile Tier 1 contracts.

• Supportive team culture with genuine autonomy in role.

• Clear pathway for progression within a growing business.