Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the role

As Senior Commercial Quantity Surveyor, you'll oversee the end-to-end commercial and financial management of assigned commercial projects, from feasibility and estimating through to procurement, construction, and final account. You'll work closely with project managers, design teams, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and the accounts team to ensure projects are accurately priced, commercially controlled, and delivered within budget. This role requires someone commercially astute, highly accurate, and confident managing multiple projects. You'll identify commercial risks, protect project margins, provide reliable reporting to management, and support the development of other Quantity Surveyors within the team.

Key responsibilities

• Managing project budgets, costs, forecasts, margins, and financial reporting
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Providing accurate and timely reporting to senior management
• Managing procurement and contract administration processes
• Assessing subcontractor claims, progress payments, and variations
• Negotiating and agreeing subcontractor final accounts
• Taking ownership of commercial matters through to completion
• Supporting project teams to achieve commercial and operational outcomes
• Proactively resolving issues that may affect project delivery
• Providing oversight, guidance, and support to junior team members

About you

• At least eight years' quantity surveying experience, ideally within commercial construction
• Experience delivering new-build construction projects
• Vertical construction experience highly desirable
• Strong experience in estimating, cost planning, procurement, forecasting, and contract administration
• Sound knowledge of construction contracts, subcontractor claims, variations, and final accounts
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Excellent numerical, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Understanding of PQS reports and bank reporting
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant costing or construction management software

About us

Pragma is a proudly family-run company, committed to delivering high-quality, well-planned, and affordable developments. As locals, we care deeply about the communities we help build — and that commitment is reflected in how we work with our clients, partners, and team. We are a values-driven company where integrity and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.