Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take lead commercial responsibility across your projects from 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:

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Taking lead commercial responsibility across projects valued between £15m–£60m, managing projects from procurement through to completion and final account

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Preparing and managing project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and cash flow

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Leading subcontractor procurement and managing key commercial packages

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Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontract orders and contracts

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Managing monthly valuations, applications, payment processes and cost reporting

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Managing commercial performance and identifying commercial risks and opportunities

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Managing variations, change control and contractual issues throughout the project lifecycle

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Reviewing and agreeing subcontractor accounts and final accounts

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Providing commercial and contractual advice to the wider project team while building strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners

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Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background working for a main contractor.

The ideal candidate will have:

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Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment, with experience managing projects of £15m+

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Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, with experience managing major subcontract packages from procurement through to final account

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Strong understanding of cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow, with experience managing variations, change and commercial risk

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Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts

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Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers and clients

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.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced senior commercial leaders and benefit from genuine mentorship and knowledge sharing, with scope to progress into wider commercial management positions as the North East operation continues to grow.

What's on Offer

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Up to £80,000 salary, depending on experience

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£6,000 car allowance and discretionary bonus

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28 days holiday plus bank holidays, including Christmas shutdown and birthday leave

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Private medical insurance and Medicash

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5% employer pension contribution and life assurance

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Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities

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