Senior Quantity Surveyor
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering -
Construction
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic and growing consultancy, supporting high-profile projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual eager to step into challenging commissions and grow their career.
Responsibilities- Prepare and agree on interim payment applications.
- Agree and settle Final Accounts with Employers.
- Identify events and issue notices for variations/compensation events.
- Evaluate and agree on variations/compensation events.
- Issue contractual notices and draft contractual communications.
- Prepare, evaluate, and submit extension of time entitlements.
- Provide support on claims or problematic projects, including formal disputes (e.g., adjudication or mediation).
- Procure sub-contractors and manage their accounts, variations, and final agreements.
- Produce accurate cost and value reconciliations and outturn financial reporting.
- Manage assistant or graduate commercial team members.
- Continue professional development and enrol in RICS/ICES programs.
- Tier 1 Contractor or a large Tier 2 involved in Infrastructure activities.
- Experience working independently on projects.
- 6+ years post-graduate experience.
- Sound understanding of contractual terms (NEC) and/or other contracts.
- Experience in preparing cost and value reconciliations and outturn financial reporting.
- Knowledge of supply chain procurement and managing sub-contractor accounts.
- Understanding or experience with construction claims procedures (e.g., adjudication or mediation).
- Competent in all aspects of change management and maximising interim payment opportunities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting commercial notices.
- BSc in Quantity Surveying.
- Advancing membership with RICS or ICES.
- Current CSCS card.
- Own transport and a valid driving license.
- Willingness to work away up to 2 nights/week – Essential.
- Enthusiastic, keen to learn, and willing to work outside current comfort zone.
- Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum.
- Bonus:
Up to 10% of salary (50% company performance, 50% individual performance). - Car/Allowance: £4,500 - £5,500 per annum + £0.35/mile (paid from home address).
- Pension: 8% employer contribution (staff contribute 1 - 8%).
- Healthcare:
Individual cover (family cover as salary sacrifice). - Holidays: 28 days plus Bank Holidays (no requirement to use leave for 2-3 days over Christmas).
- Additional Benefits:
Laptop, IT support, and paid mobile phone (up to £58/month). - Hybrid working is the norm.
- Financial support for home working.
- Well-being allowance (up to £55/month), usable for gym memberships and wellness-related expenses.
- Health cash plan covering costs for dental, optical, and other healthcare routines.
- Professional subscriptions reimbursed (up to 2 No).
- CPD, mentoring, and training opportunities.
- Team-building days and charity days.
- Bright Exchange and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Dress-down opportunities (where appropriate).
If you are a dedicated Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to make a difference, embrace new challenges, and grow within a supportive consultancy, we want to hear from you.
Professional Development:
Opportunities to expand your skills and work across diverse projects.
Impactful Work:
Contribute to large-scale, high-profile infrastructure projects that shape the region.
Supportive Culture:
Be part of a consultancy that values its people, challenges you to grow, and recognises your contributions.
Flexibility:
Choose the working arrangement that suits you best.
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