Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Project Manager

Overview

In this role you will combine commercial expertise with project leadership to deliver projects from feasibility to handover. You will work with clients, contractors and internal teams to manage costs, procurement, contracts, and delivery. The role spans QS and project management responsibilities across private and public sectors, including healthcare, with opportunities to shape project strategy and foster long-term client relationships. You will lead multi-project workflows, mentor junior staff and drive governance and value to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs and budgets from feasibility to completion
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, tender docs and contract information
• Advise on procurement routes, contract strategy and commercial risks
• Monitor expenditure, forecast costs and provide financial reporting
• Manage variations, valuations, payments and contractual matters
• Conduct site inspections and monitor progress against programme and budget
• Lead projects from planning to handover and delivery
• Develop execution strategies, programmes and delivery plans
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and project teams
• Chair meetings and provide updates to clients and stakeholders
• Identify and resolve risks, issues and commercial challenges
• Manage project documentation, reporting and governance
• Support commissioning, handover and close-out
• Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for further work
• Coach and mentor junior team members

Key requirements

• 5+ years’ post-qualification experience
• Relevant degree or MRICS or equivalent
• Extensive experience with JCT contracts
• Proven background delivering QS and project management services
• Experience managing projects from feasibility through to completion
• Strong contractor and consultant management experience
• Ability to advise on commercial, procurement, programme and risk to senior stakeholders
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with private-sector clients; hotel/leisure experience beneficial
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant cost/project management systems
• Full UK driver’s licence

• excellent communication
• negotiation
• analytical thinking
• Microsoft Office
• cost management systems
• project management systems

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