Senior Quantity Surveyor
📍 Prudhoe, Northumberland | 💰 £65,000 + Company Car |
A well-established regional construction and contracting business, Thompsons of Prudhoe, is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of commercial management across contract works and projects.
This is a key commercial leadership role supporting the finance, operations and senior management teams.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing the full commercial lifecycle of contracts, ensuring strong financial control, risk management and accurate reporting across live projects.
Working closely with senior leadership, site teams and clients, you will play a critical role in maintaining profitability and commercial governance across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Manage contract claims, valuations, applications and invoice submissions
Review and manage contract terms to minimise commercial risk
Maintain and operate costing and financial management systems
Produce monthly WIP, cashflow and debtor reports for senior management
Assess and authorise subcontractor valuations and payments
Manage CIS compliance and HMRC reporting requirements
Maintain accurate subcontractor payment records
Provide commercial reporting and valuation insights to the Board and Finance teams
Support and mentor an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Attend site meetings and provide commercial advice on project performance
Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders
About You
We are seeking an experienced commercial professional with strong construction sector knowledge and excellent financial awareness.
Essential
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within construction or contracting environments
Strong understanding of commercial contracts and financial reporting
Experience managing valuations, WIP and cost control reporting
Knowledge of CIS compliance and financial systems
Confident communicator able to engage stakeholders at all levels
Strong organisational and multitasking ability
Desirable
Experience with construction contract frameworks (e.g. JCT or NEC)
Experience managing or mentoring junior commercial staff
Advanced financial or commercial reporting capability
Why Apply?
Competitive salary and company car package
Key leadership role influencing commercial performance
Work within a respected regional construction business
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and develop commercially
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take a senior commercial role with real business impact