Quantity Surveyor

Regional Building Contractor | Projects up to £20m | Excellent Career Opportunity

Our client, a well-established regional building contractor, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for delivering quality projects across a range of sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor with an established presence in the region.

Delivering projects with values of up to £15m, the business undertakes a varied portfolio of construction schemes, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to take commercial ownership of projects from procurement through to final account.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of projects, working closely with operational teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure successful financial delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking full commercial responsibility for projects valued up to £20m.
• Managing project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly cost reports and CVRs.
• Leading subcontract procurement, package negotiation and appointment.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Administering contracts, including variations, change control and contractual notices.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Working collaboratively with project managers and site teams to maximise profitability and maintain commercial control.

We are keen to speak with commercially astute Quantity Surveyors who have experience working for a main contractor or regional building contractor within the construction industry.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor role.
• A strong background in building construction projects.
• Experience managing projects or work packages of significant value.
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider commercial team.

A relevant degree is advantageous.

This is an opportunity to join a progressive regional contractor offering a varied workload, a collaborative working environment and the chance to take ownership of commercially challenging projects.

The successful candidate will benefit from the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to project performance and the continued success of the business.