Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + Benefits

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a well-established and growing construction and engineering business?

We're recruiting on behalf of a respected contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality construction and engineering projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they're looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Chester.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex projects while working within a collaborative and supportive environment that genuinely values its people.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take commercial responsibility for multiple construction and engineering projects from pre-contract through to final account. Working closely with project managers, clients, subcontractors and the wider commercial team, you'll ensure projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong commercial controls.

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of construction and engineering projects.
• Prepare, review and negotiate subcontract agreements.
• Produce accurate cost forecasts, budgets and cash flow reports.
• Manage valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Monitor project costs and ensure commercial performance targets are achieved.
• Evaluate subcontractor applications and certify payments.
• Manage variations, compensation events and contractual claims.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team where required.
• Provide commercial input throughout the project lifecycle to maximise profitability.

We're looking for an experienced commercial professional who can confidently manage projects and build lasting client relationships.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
• Strong background within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Proven experience managing project costs from inception through to completion.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of construction and engineering projects.