Senior Quantity Surveyor
JOB_53606274751712Job type
PermanentLocation
HaverfordwestWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Property And SurveyingIndustry
ConstructionPay
£56,000/year DOEClosing date
24 May 2026
Senior Quantity Surveyor | £50,000-£56,000 + Car Allowance | Haverfordwest
Your new role
This role involves cost planning, advising on affordability, value engineering, providing commercial input into bids, and preparing regular financial and cost reports. You will play a key part in maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and profitably.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally with exposure to NEC and JCT forms of contract. You’ll bring strong commercial acumen, excellent Excel capability, and a thorough understanding of construction methods, building techniques, and the commercial implications of different materials and approaches. Experience with Evaluate software is advantageous but not essential. A proactive attitude, ability to work independently, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously will be key to your success. A trade background is highly beneficial.
A clear DBS check is essential to allow MOD clearance.
Summary of key responsibilities:
- Commercial management and oversight from inception through to final account.
- Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards it.
- Preparing cost plans, budget estimates and evaluating project affordability.
- Providing commercial advice, value engineering options, and construction cost-saving recommendations.
- Contributing to bid responses, pre-qualification submissions and commercial narratives.
- Administering NEC and JCT contracts, including issuing notices and ensuring contractual compliance.
- Preparing CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) and maintaining accurate financial reporting.
- Procurement of subcontractors, preparing tender packages, and evaluating returns.
- Managing variations, pricing changes, and resolving cost differences.
- Working closely with clients, architects, engineers, and internal commercial teams.
- Monitoring construction progress and supporting project programming.
- Navigating and applying current building regulations and codes.
- Attending client meetings, site visits and managing commercial documentation.
- Staying updated on safety standards, construction innovations and best practice
Key Skills
- Highly proactive with the ability to work autonomously.
- Strong leadership and decision‑making abilities.
- Excellent communicator with colleagues, suppliers, and clients.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Benefits
- £50,000-£55,000 DOE
- 22 Days Annual Leave +Bank Holidays
- Car Allowance/mileage
- On-site parking
- Please note you will be required to rotate around sites throughout Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion.
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