Senior Quantity Surveyor

HOUSE OF COMMONS-3

Senior Quantity Surveyor

House of Commons

The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK’s thriving democratic system.

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Project Delivery Team, part of the In-House Services and Estates Directorate (IHSE), is responsible for maintaining and improving the historic buildings of Parliament. As custodians of the Parliamentary Estate, we ensure that our heritage buildings are preserved while creating the best possible working environments. We oversee 120 ongoing projects with an annual spend of £200m and a portfolio value of £1 billion. Our mission is to support a thriving parliamentary democracy while managing costs, enhancing quality, and providing career development opportunities for our team.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will report to the Head of Cost, playing a key role in delivering major capital construction projects across the Parliamentary Estate. The successful candidate will work closely with Portfolio Directors, overseeing commercial and financial aspects of projects while managing consultants and contractors to ensure smooth delivery within cost and time constraints.

Some of the key responsibilities for this role include:

• Providing financial and commercial guidance to the wider IHSE team
• Advising on contractual and commercial matters across assigned projects
• Producing regular financial reports and managing risk assessments
• Managing supplier contracts, procurement processes, and framework orders
• Administering NEC 3&4 contracts and overseeing change management processes

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Professional expertise: Degree in Quantity Surveying and membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (or in the process of attaining)
• Commercial management experience: Proven experience delivering major capital construction programmes
• Stakeholder management: Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Risk management expertise: Solid understanding of risk management techniques and budgeting processes
• Autonomous working: Ability to work independently while contributing to a large, integrated team

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to contribute to the preservation and development of some of the UK’s most iconic buildings. Apply now to be a part of our mission to support a thriving parliamentary democracy.

Next Steps and Additional Information

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV providing evidence against criteria 2, 5, & 6 outlined in the Job Description.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.