Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: County Durham

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Civil Engineering Contractor – Groundworks and Earthworks

Wakefield

Full time, permanent

About the Company

Our client is a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering high-quality groundworks and earthworks packages for major commercial construction projects across the region. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team and help drive project performance.

The Role

As Lead Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial management of multiple groundworks and earthworks packages on commercial developments. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

This role is ideal for a commercially astute professional who is confident leading project commercial activities and mentoring junior surveyors.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the commercial management of groundworks and earthworks packages on commercial build projects

Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts

Administer NEC / JCT contracts and manage contractual obligations

Value completed works and manage applications for payment

Identify, price, and negotiate variations and change events

Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts

Monitor project performance against cost and margin targets

Produce accurate commercial reports for senior management

Provide leadership and support to junior quantity surveyors and commercial staff

Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and site teams

Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or groundworks

Strong knowledge of earthworks, foundations, drainage, and infrastructure packages

Experience working on new build housing/ residential construction developments

Strong understanding of NEC and/or JCT contracts

Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong communication and leadership skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field (preferred)

Membership of RICS or CIOB (desirable)

What They Offer

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities within a growing contractor

Support toward professional accreditation (RICS / CIOB)

Please send us your CV and we will call you straight away