Senior Quantity Surveyor - Dorset

• Long-term exciting apartment project
• Lead a commercial team working on a construction management contract
• New project with experienced developer and long-term client
• Can work fixed-term or outside IR35 

The project is a 300+ unit development consisting of apartments and leisure facilities.

You will lead the on-site commercial operations working closely with the client team with support from a visiting Commercial Manager.

The project is a nine-storey building and the work is predominately internal alteration works with the existing structure being maintained.

For more information please do not hesitate to make contact as shortlisting will commence immediately.

This is a major commercial-to-residential conversion across multiple phases,you will take full commercial ownership of the project on site, taking responsibility for its commercial outcomes working closely with the partnered developer from start to finish.

Please call or email for more indepth infomation on this unique and significant project role.

Project Managing all aspects of the project, ensuring it is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. T

This role provides a unique opportunity to work on a transformative development that will shape the future of Poole.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all day-to-day site commecial operations, providing clear direction and oversight to all teams
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, and site teams to optimise workflow, efficiency, and quality
• Ensure strict adherence to health & safety regulations and maintain compliance with all statutory requirements
• Monitor project budgets, track costs, manage variations, and collaborate closely with the commercial team
• Attend egular commercial site meetings, providing comprehensive updates to senior stakeholders and the client
• Facilitate effective communication across all project stakeholders, ensuring alignment between client, design team, and contractors
• Support procurement strategy, resource planning, and scheduling to achieve seamless project delivery
• Oversee project close-out, including snagging, handover, and final reporting, ensuring complete client satisfaction

Profile

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Project Manager in construction, ideally on projects of £10m+, preferably £25m+
• Proven track record delivering complex commercial or residential developments
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, programme management, and project coordination
• Extensive experience managing subcontractors, consultants, and site teams
• Solid understanding of JCT Design & Build contracts and construction law fundamentals
• Relevant professional qualifications including SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Manager), and First Aid
• Exceptional leadership, organisational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Self-motivated, confident, and capable of working autonomously on site
• Must be based in or near Poole and able to commit to a full-time, on-site role.

For more information please call as shortlist will commence immediately.