Senior Quantity Surveyor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established regional main contractor based in the East Midlands.

Our client has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the Education, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial, and Public Sector sectors. With a strong order book of secured work and continued business growth, they are now looking to strengthen their commercial team by appointing a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor based from their Nottingham office.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial and contractual management of projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably while providing commercial leadership to both project and site teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing contractor that offers genuine career progression, a supportive working environment, and a diverse portfolio of projects valued between £5m and £20m.

Responsibilities:

Lead the commercial management of allocated construction projects.
Prepare, monitor, and report on project budgets and cost forecasts.
Procure, negotiate, and appoint subcontractors.
Value and authorise subcontractor applications for payment.
Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
Monitor project costs, variations, change control, and commercial risk.
Produce accurate financial reports in line with company procedures.
Administer construction contracts, including JCT and NEC forms.
Manage contractual correspondence and issue relevant notices.
Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
Support commercial negotiations and dispute resolution where required.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.Education, Skills and Requirements

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a recognised main contractor.
Demonstrable experience delivering construction projects valued between £5m and £20m.
Strong understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
Excellent commercial awareness with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial/cost management software.What's on Offer

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Car allowance.
Pension scheme.
Excellent career progression within a growing regional contractor.
Exposure to a varied portfolio of high-quality projects.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Long-term job security with a healthy pipeline of secured work