Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Hybrid - (Home & Site-Based)

Salary:
Circa £85,000 + Package

Company:
Award-Winning Main Contractor

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.

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 compliably.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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