Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Hybrid – (Home & Site-Based)
Salary: Circa £85,000 + Package
Company: Award-Winning Main Contractor
About the Company
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.
The Opportunity
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 compliantly.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead commercial management across multiple construction projects from pre-construction through to final account.
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Develop detailed cost plans, budgets and forecasts aligned with project objectives.
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Manage procurement processes, tender evaluations and supply chain engagement.
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Administer contracts, including variations, interim valuations and payment schedules.
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Provide clear commercial insight, risk management and strategic advice to project teams.
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Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
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Mentor and support junior commercial team members, promoting best practice.
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Prepare accurate commercial reports and contribute to business-wide planning and forecasting.
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Attend site meetings nationally as required (with hybrid working flexibility).
About You
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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within UK main contracting.
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Strong competency in cost control, procurement, contractual administration and risk management.
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Experience within design & build or complex multi-disciplinary construction projects is highly desirable
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Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
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Confident working autonomously within a hybrid model, balancing home and site commitments.
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Professional membership (e.g., MRICS) is beneficial but not essential.
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A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a strong commercial eye.
What’s on Offer
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Circa £85,000 salary + competitive package
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Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week from home
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National project exposure with a reputable, stable contractor
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Strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, development and progression
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Opportunity to take on a leadership role within a growing commercial team