Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits
The Opportunity
An established regional civil engineering contractor based in Leeds is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis.
This contractor has a strong reputation across Yorkshire, delivering a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects including highways, groundworks, utilities, and general civils. With a healthy pipeline of secured work, they are expanding their commercial team.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will work closely with project managers and site teams, ensuring strong cost control and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
This role would suit:
* A Quantity Surveyor ready to step into more responsibility
* An experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a stable regional contractor
Responsibilities
* Full commercial management of civil engineering projects
* Cost reporting, forecasting, and budget control
* Valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
* Subcontractor procurement, management, and payments
* Managing variations, change control, and commercial risk
* Contract administration (NEC experience preferred)
* Supporting project delivery teams on commercial matters
* Mentoring junior staff (Senior QS level)
Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
* Experience working for a civil engineering contractor
* Background in highways, infrastructure, utilities, groundworks, or general civils
* Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
* NEC contract experience advantageous
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Full UK driving licence
If the above role is of interest please apply directly or reach out to James Booth in the Leeds office.
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