Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job summary

Lead cost and commercial management across the growth and capital project portfolio, from opportunity appraisal and procurement through construction, final accounts, and benefits review. Establish commercial standards and controls, advise on costs and risks, oversee tendering and contract matters, report to senior leaders, and develop the Quantity Surveyor.

Job details

About The Company 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. About You About The Role 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 Our Core Values: ➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential. ➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes. ➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support. ➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality. ➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect. ➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved. ➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities. Why Choose Us? ✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. ✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. ✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. ✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. Still not convinced? 🌟 Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. 🌍 Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. ♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.

What you’ll do

Lead cost and commercial management across the growth and capital project portfolio, from opportunity appraisal and procurement through construction, final accounts, and benefits review. Establish commercial standards and controls, advise on costs and risks, oversee tendering and contract matters, report to senior leaders, and develop the Quantity Surveyor.

Requirements

Requires Chartered Quantity Surveyor status (MRICS) or equivalent professional standing, a relevant degree, and substantial experience leading cost and commercial management across a portfolio. Candidates should have advanced procurement, contract, change-control, and claims knowledge, with confidence challenging senior stakeholders and leading negotiations; JCT experience and relevant regulated-sector experience are desirable.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Meditation Apps
• Bereavement Support
• Online GP Access
• Health Cash Plan
• Cancer Cover
• Menopause Support
• Flexible Pay
• Utility Bill Savings
• Money Helper
• Life Assurance
• Online Workouts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Gym Discounts
• National Trust Activities

Listed skills

• Procurement · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cost Planning
• Commercial Management
• Cost Estimating
• Procurement
• Value Engineering
• Tendering
• Commercial Negotiation
• Contract Management
• Change Control
• Risk Assessment
• Claims Management
• Valuations
• Final Accounts
• Portfolio Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership

Job areas

• Construction
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Education

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