Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Hybrid – (Home & Site-Based)

Salary:
Circa £85,000 + Package

Company:
Award-Winning Main Contractor

About the Company

Join a well-established, forward-thinking main contractor with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality design & build projects across the UK. The business prides itself on its people-first culture, investing in employee wellbeing, professional development and long-term progression.

You will be joining a contractor that is known for delivering complex, high-value projects within sectors such as residential, care, later living, commercial and mixed-use developments. Their flexible, trust-based working model allows you to work from home 2–3 days per week, while still being fully engaged with national project delivery.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial function across a range of projects. You’ll play a key strategic role, supporting cost planning, procurement, subcontractor management and commercial reporting, while ensuring projects are delivered profitably and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead commercial management across multiple construction projects from pre-construction through to final account.

* Develop detailed cost plans, budgets and forecasts aligned with project objectives.

* Manage procurement processes, tender evaluations and supply chain engagement.

* Administer contracts, including variations, interim valuations and payment schedules.

* Provide clear commercial insight, risk management and strategic advice to project teams.

* Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

* Mentor and support junior commercial team members, promoting best practice.

* Prepare accurate commercial reports and contribute to business-wide planning and forecasting.

* Attend site meetings nationally as required (with hybrid working flexibility).

About You

* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within UK main contracting.

* Strong competency in cost control, procurement, contractual administration and risk management.

* Experience with in design & build or complex multi-disciplinary construction projects is highly desirable

* Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

* Confident working autonomously within a hybrid model, balancing home and site commitments.

* Professional membership (e.g., MRICS) is beneficial but not essential.

* A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a strong commercial eye.

What’s on Offer

* Circa £85,000 salary + competitive package

* Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week from home

* National project exposure with a reputable, stable contractor

* Strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, development and progression

* Opportunity to take on a leadership role within a growing commercial team