Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Watford
(37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor seeking a new and rewarding challenge? We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Regional South team. Based in London, Watford, or Chelmsford.
Key Responsibilities
·Take charge of managing costs for construction and civil engineering projects, ensuring all expenditures align with budgets.
·Maintain strict budget control to keep projects within financial targets.
·Provide strategic financial and commercial insights to project teams.
·Draft tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
·Track costs throughout each project phase to support financial accuracy.
· Identify and assess commercial risks, implementing strategies to address them effectively.
·Oversee procurement, payments, and final accounts for subcontractors.
·Ensure all projects meet relevant health, safety, and quality standards.
What We're Looking For
· Demonstrated experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably within construction or engineering.
·Solid understanding of construction contracts, tender processes, and cost management.
· Strong analytical abilities with a high attention to detail.
·Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks effectively.
·Strong communicator with effective negotiation skills.
· Degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
·Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS) is a plus but not essential.
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Patrick Gray at Carrington West on 02393 876 069 for more information.
 
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Please submit your CV to Patrick.gray@carringtonwest.com