Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tier 1 Main Contractor Location: Plymouth (Exeter, Devon & Somerset candidates encouraged to apply) Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Sector: Major Refurbishment / Cut & Carve Project V Value: £100m+ Start Date: ASAP / Flexible Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Company An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 main contractors, delivering a prestigious £100m+ major refurbishment project in Plymouth. Our client is a highly respected, financially secure national contractor with an exceptional reputation for delivering complex, high-value construction projects across the UK. With an extensive pipeline of secured work, an excellent reputation for staff development and a strong commitment to promoting from within, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading business offering genuine long-term career prospects. Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a flagship £100m+ refurbishment and cut-and-carve project in Plymouth. This is a technically challenging, high-profile scheme involving complex structural alterations, refurbishment and redevelopment of an existing building. The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial delivery of the project, working alongside an experienced project leadership team and taking responsibility for significant work packages. Experience delivering major cut-and-carve projects would be particularly advantageous, although candidates with a strong background in large-scale refurbishment or complex Tier 1 main contracting projects will also be considered. This position offers excellent exposure to a major construction scheme, substantial commercial responsibility and the opportunity to progress within one of the industry’s most respected contractors. Senior Quantity Surveyor – Duties & Responsibilities * Take commercial responsibility for significant packages on a £100m+ refurbishment project. * Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering, negotiation and appointments. * Prepare and manage subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts. * Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and commercial performance. * Prepare accurate cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and financial reports. * Identify, manage and negotiate variations and contractual changes. * Work closely with the Project Director, Commercial Manager and wider delivery team. * Manage commercial risks and identify opportunities to maximise profitability. * Ensure contractual compliance and maintain accurate commercial records. * Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team. * Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors. * Contribute to the successful commercial delivery of a technically demanding flagship project. Senior Quantity Surveyor – Requirements * Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up. * Strong background working for a Tier 1 main contractor. * Experience delivering major refurbishment, cut-and-carve or complex construction projects. * Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge. * Experience managing substantial subcontract packages and project budgets. * Strong communication, negotiation and leadership skills. * Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification preferred. * Based within commuting distance of Plymouth, ideally Exeter, Devon or Somerset, or willing to travel to site daily. Senior Quantity Surveyor – Salary & Benefits * Salary up to £75,000, negotiable depending on experience. * Generous car allowance or company car. * Performance-related bonus. * Excellent pension scheme. * Private healthcare and additional corporate benefits. * Generous annual leave entitlement. * Long-term career progression within a leading national contractor. * Opportunity to work on a landmark £100m+ construction project. Senior Quantity Surveyor – The Opportunity This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to work on something more challenging than a conventional new-build project. The scale, complexity and technical nature of this scheme will provide outstanding experience, while the strength and reputation of the contractor offer excellent long-term career security and progression. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Foresight Search on (phone number removed)