Senior Quantity Surveyor(Drylining and Interiors)

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Drylining & Interiors

Location: Northampton
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum
Package: Benefits package
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

PPM Recruitment is working with a growing specialist contractor within the drylining and interiors sector to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Northampton-based operation.

With an established client base and ambitious plans for continued expansion, the business is looking for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, working closely with the Directors to maximise profitability and support future growth.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial aspects of drylining and interiors projects from initial tender and procurement through to valuations, cost control and final account settlement.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial delivery of drylining and interiors projects from start to completion.
• Preparing and submitting monthly valuations and applications for payment.
• Managing variations, change control and final accounts.
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement, package negotiations and payment applications.
• Monitoring project budgets, costs, cash flow and profit margins.
• Reviewing tender documentation, pricing enquiries and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Negotiating with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and providing regular cost reports to the Directors.

The Person

The company is seeking a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong construction industry experience, ideally gained within a specialist drylining and interiors contractor.

You will ideally possess:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Experience working within drylining, plastering, suspended ceilings, partitions or interior fit-out.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Excellent commercial awareness, with a focus on cost control and profitability.
• Strong negotiation and client relationship management skills.
• The confidence to liaise directly with Directors, clients and the wider supply chain.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of 60,000 - 70,000 , depending on experience.
• Benefits package.
• The opportunity to work closely with the Directors and influence commercial decisions.
• Responsibility for a varied portfolio of drylining and interiors projects.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Greater autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on business performance.
• Long-term career progression within an ambitious and expanding specialist contractor.

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