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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Building Projects up to £4m

Hertfordshire

Up to £80,000

Start: April 2026

Permanent

A principal contractor with sustained year on year profits are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This opportunity will suit a commercially astute QS who enjoys working for stable small to medium principal contractors and delivering projects across all building sectors.

The Role:

Managing the commercial aspects of building projects within commercial, education, residential, retail and leisure up to £4m

Cost planning, estimating, and tender analysis

Working closely alongside the Commercial Manager and Director on budgets and forecasts

Managing subcontract procurement and contract administration (JCT / NEC)

Monitoring risks, opportunities, and overall project financial performance

Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders

Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team

What They’re Looking For:

Proven experience working for a principal contractor.

Stable employment history

Experience managing projects commercially from start to finish.

Why them?

A stable principal contractor with a strong pipeline of work. They pride themselves on a can do culture, delivering projects on time and within budget resulting in a high level of repeat business.

If you're a Senior QS looking for more control and less red tape, this could be a great move for you.

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