Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Projects | Tier 1 Main Contractor Location: Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire or Northamptonshire Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 Hybrid Working Excellent Benefits Company Performance Bonus Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor who thrives on high-value, high-impact projects? We’re on the lookout for a commercially sharp, confident, and collaborative Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 main contractors, delivering major works across the education, healthcare, MoD, MoJ and commercial sectors. We're a commercial recruitment specialist and preferred supplier to this contractor, and we’ve been exclusively retained to headhunt top-tier talent – which means if you're reading this, you’ve already made our shortlist. ️ The Projects You’ll be working on large-scale projects typically £15m, across a variety of contract types including JCT, Design & Build, and NEC3/4. These are fast-paced, technically rewarding schemes where your expertise will be essential to success. We’re particularly interested in candidates from Tier 1 or strong Tier 2 contractors, with the commercial acumen and practical experience to manage complex builds from the ground up. Where You’ll Be Based You’ll ideally live in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire or Northamptonshire – and enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working with support from well-established regional offices and top-tier project teams. What You’ll Be Doing – Senior Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take the commercial lead on exciting, high-profile schemes. Your key responsibilities will include: * Leading cost management across full project lifecycle * Managing subcontractor procurement and tendering * Providing robust commercial reporting and forecasting * Administering contract variations and change management * Working closely with the project delivery team to manage risk * Leading on value engineering and cost-saving initiatives * Maintaining and building supplier and subcontractor relationships * Attending project meetings and liaising with clients * Ensuring timely and accurate payments (in/out) * Managing final accounts and project close-out * Mentoring junior QS team members * Ensuring compliance with internal and external commercial standards Is This You? * You’re already operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or ready to step up * You’ve worked for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor * You’ve got experience on projects £15m in value * You’re confident with JCT, D&B and NEC3/4 contract forms * You enjoy variety and challenge in your role – and you’re great with people What’s in It for You? * £55k–£65k base salary (DOE) * Car allowance or company car * Discretionary company performance bonus * Private healthcare & enhanced pension * Generous holiday allowance * Hybrid/flexible working arrangements * Clear progression pathway with a Tier 1 industry leader If you’re a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you. This is your opportunity to work on game-changing projects, backed by a forward-thinking contractor with a reputation for quality, innovation, and commercial excellence