Lead Quantity Surveyor | Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Motherwell
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus (up to 25%) + Benefits
Are you an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next step with a leading UK contractor?
We are recruiting for a commercially driven Lead Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established business delivering works across reactive maintenance, social housing, and planned works. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of commercial performance, lead a team, and play a key role in driving profitability and growth.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
* Manage full commercial lifecycle: tendering, cost control, valuations, CVRs, and final accounts
* Prepare and review estimates, tenders, and contract documentation (NEC / JCT / SBCC)
* Produce monthly CVRs, forecasts, and financial reports
* Monitor costs, WIP, aged debt, and contract performance
* Manage variations, valuations, and applications for payment
* Lead procurement and manage subcontractor packages
* Support and develop Quantity Surveyors and Trainees
* Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
* Support commercial strategy, risk management, and dispute resolution
* Ensure compliance with internal systems and commercial processes
✅ Requirements
* BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying or equivalent
* Experience in reactive maintenance, social housing, or refurbishment (desirable)
* Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT, or SBCC contracts
* Proven experience managing CVRs, cost reporting, and final accounts
* Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and analytical skills
* Strong leadership and communication abilities
* Advanced Excel and commercial systems experience
💼 Package & Benefits
* £50,000 – £60,000 salary
* Car allowance
* Bonus up to 25%
* Full company benefits package
* Clear career progression into senior commercial leadership