Job Description:
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor
North East | Up to £80,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Benefits
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team of a well-established main contractor, based from their North East office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior QS to join a growing regional operation and take commercial responsibility across a range of major construction projects throughout the North East.
The business has a strong pipeline of work, with projects typically ranging from £15m–£60m across a variety of sectors including residential, industrial, commercial, logistics, public sector and mixed-use developments.
The role would suit an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for the opportunity to work on significant projects, take ownership of commercial delivery and have genuine involvement with the wider project and senior management teams.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of your projects from pre-construction and procurement through to completion and final account.
You will work closely with the Project Manager, Contracts Manager and wider commercial team, providing commercial and contractual advice and ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed budgets, forecasts and commercial targets.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Taking lead commercial responsibility across projects valued between £15m–£60m
- Managing projects from procurement through to completion and final account
- Preparing and managing project budgets, cost plans and forecasts
- Leading subcontractor procurement and managing key commercial packages
- Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontract orders and contracts
- Managing monthly valuations, applications and payment processes
- Producing accurate monthly cost and value reports
- Managing project forecasts, cash flow and commercial performance
- Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
- Managing variations, change control and compensation events
- Reviewing and agreeing subcontractor accounts and final accounts
- Managing and resolving commercial and contractual issues
- Providing commercial and contractual advice to the project team
- Working closely with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
- Supporting project teams with commercial strategy and decision making
- Ensuring commercial procedures and governance are maintained throughout the project
- Supporting and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors
About You
We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background working for a main contractor.
You should be comfortable taking commercial ownership of significant projects and managing multiple subcontract packages, with a strong understanding of commercial management, procurement and contract administration.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment
- Experience managing projects of £15m+ in value
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
- Experience managing major subcontract packages from procurement through to final account
- Strong understanding of cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow
- Experience managing variations, change and commercial risk
- Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers and clients
- A relevant Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent qualification is preferred
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior members of the commercial team
Career Development
The business has a genuine focus on developing its commercial team, with structured pathways in place for those looking to progress their careers.
Alongside taking responsibility for major projects, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced senior commercial leaders and benefit from genuine mentorship and knowledge sharing.
For the right person, there is scope to progress beyond Senior QS level into wider commercial management positions as the North East operation continues to grow.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £80,000, depending on experience
- £6,000 car allowance
- Discretionary bonus
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Christmas shutdown
- Birthday leave
- Private medical insurance
- Medicash
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
- Genuine progression opportunities within a growing commercial team
This is a genuine opportunity to join a growing North East construction operation, work on major projects across a range of sectors and take a key role within an established commercial team.
With a strong pipeline of £15m–£60m projects and continued investment in the North East operation, this is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for greater responsibility, major project exposure and long-term career development.
If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next move with a reputable main contractor, we'd be keen to hear from you.
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