Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Company

A long-established, privately owned main contractor with a strong regional presence across the North of England is seeking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Northeast operations.

The business delivers high-quality schemes across Industrial, Logistics, Commercial and Residential sectors, working with repeat clients and operating with a long-term, relationship-led approach. Known for its stability, strong leadership and investment in people, this contractor offers a professional but supportive working environment with genuine career progression.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role within the regional Commercial team, working closely with project delivery teams to ensure robust commercial control from pre‑construction through to final account.

Reporting directly to the Regional Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of one or multiple projects depending on size and complexity, acting as the commercial lead and supporting the wider commercial strategy for the region.

This role will involve a mix of site-based and office-based work, providing exposure to live projects and senior stakeholders.

• Full commercial management of projects from procurement to final account
• Preparation, management and negotiation of subcontract packages
• Administration of contracts under NEC and JCT frameworks
• Monthly cost reporting, forecasting and earned value analysis
• Management of valuations, variations, certificates and accruals
• Supporting project teams to achieve commercial and programme targets
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and commercial best practice
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and supply chain

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor with a Main Contractor
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts
• Sound knowledge of construction law and commercial risk management
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary construction projects
• Confident managing subcontractors and commercial reporting processes
• Strong IT and reporting skills

• Commercially astute and detail-driven
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Organised and able to manage multiple work streams
• Team-focused with a collaborative working style
• Proactive, professional and delivery-focused

• Salary up to £75,000 + package
• Car allowance, pension and private healthcare
• Enhanced annual leave and flexible benefits
• Strong pipeline of secured regional work
• Clear progression routes toward Managing QS / Commercial Manager
• Supportive culture with long-term career stability