Sector: Infrastructure, Civils, Commercial, Residential Workplace type: Onsite We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor delivering technically complex, high value construction projects. You will be embedded within project delivery teams, managing budgets, mitigating risks, and providing clear cost advice that directly impacts project outcomes. This is a high-impact role where you will make an immediate difference from day one while working alongside ambitious and supportive colleagues. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of cost planning, including preparing accurate estimates, bills of quantities, and project budgets. Monitor valuations, cash flow, and financial forecasts to ensure projects remain on budget and risks are identified early. Administer contracts including JCT, NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke, ensuring full compliance and advising on change control and dispute resolution. Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation to maximise project outcomes. Act as a trusted commercial interface for clients, consultants, and subcontractors, providing clear guidance on all cost and contractual matters. Mentor and support junior QS and assistant QS colleagues, fostering a culture of accuracy, professionalism, and continuous improvement. What We're Looking For Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent professional accreditation. Extensive experience in UK contract frameworks and high value construction projects. Proven expertise in measurement, valuations, cost reporting, subcontractor management, and commercial decision-making. Experience on multi-million-pound projects, ideally with some team leadership exposure. Commercially aware, proactive, and solutions focused, thriving in fast-paced delivery environments. What Is On Offer Immediate ownership of key projects and responsibility for cost and commercial delivery. Exposure to high profile and technically challenging construction projects. Supportive, collaborative culture investing in your development and wellbeing. Competitive salary and benefits package, including extra leave for milestone birthdays, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, virtual GP service, and enhanced family leave. Excellent learning and development opportunities, including training, mentoring, and clear pathways for career progression within the contractor delivery team. This is a rare chance for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to step into a high impact contractor-side role where your expertise will be immediately valued. Apply now to join a team delivering projects that make a real difference. For more information, please contact me on: Email:Telephone: 02038174000 Mobile: 07824567907 Carrier Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003.All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy.