Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead cost and commercial management across Salutem's growth and capital projects. The postholder will establish robust commercial controls from opportunity appraisal through procurement, construction, final account and benefits review, giving senior leaders confidence that investment decisions are based on reliable costs, clear risks and disciplined change control.

Alongside direct project delivery, the role will set standards for estimating, tendering, reporting, contract strategy and supplier performance; provide commercial challenges on high-value or complex schemes; and develop the wider project team's commercial capability.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £60,000 – £68,000 | Location: Hybrid / Regional, with national travel as required | Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the role We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost and commercial management across Salutem's growth and capital projects. You'll set up strong commercial controls covering everything from opportunity appraisal through to final account, giving senior leaders confidence that investment decisions are based on reliable costs and clear risks. This is a chance to shape a brand-new commercial function from the ground up while staying hands-on with priority projects.

What you'll do

• Own the commercial approach across the growth portfolio and set the standards for cost planning, procurement and reporting
• Provide independent cost and risk advice on acquisitions, developments and major refurbishments
• Lead feasibility estimating, value engineering, tender processes and commercial negotiations
• Oversee valuations, variations, claims and final accounts during delivery
• Produce portfolio-level commercial reports for senior leadership
• Line-manage and develop the Quantity Surveyor

Who we're looking for

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent professional standing, with a relevant degree
• Substantial experience leading cost and commercial management across a portfolio
• Advanced knowledge of procurement, standard forms of contract, change control and claims
• Confident challenging senior stakeholders and leading negotiations

Desirable

• Client-side experience in a growing multi-site organisation
• Strong JCT experience and exposure to dispute avoidance or resolution
• Additional qualifications in construction law, project management or commercial leadership
• Experience in care, SEND education, healthcare or another regulated setting