Quantity Surveyor

Linear Recruitment Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established regional building contractor. The role involves taking commercial ownership of projects from procurement through to final account, with duties spanning cost management, budgeting, and client/subcontractor negotiations.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in building projects, strong commercial acumen and the ability to work with project teams to maximise profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong background in building construction projects.
• Experience managing high-value packages or projects.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for projects.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Prepare and review monthly cost reports and CVRs.
• Lead subcontract procurement, package negotiation and appointment.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Administer contracts, including variations and notices.
• Negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with project managers and site teams to maximise profitability.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

CVR

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Regional Building Contractor | Projects up to £20m | Excellent Career Opportunity

Our client, a well-established regional building contractor, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for delivering quality projects across a range of sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor with an established presence in the region.

Delivering projects with values of up to £15m, the business undertakes a varied portfolio of construction schemes, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to take commercial ownership of projects from procurement through to final account.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of projects, working closely with operational teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure successful financial delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking full commercial responsibility for projects valued up to £20m.
• Managing project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly cost reports and CVRs.
• Leading subcontract procurement, package negotiation and appointment.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Administering contracts, including variations, change control and contractual notices.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Working collaboratively with project managers and site teams to maximise profitability and maintain commercial control.

About You

We are keen to speak with commercially astute Quantity Surveyors who have experience working for a main contractor or regional building contractor within the construction industry.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor role.
• A strong background in building construction projects.
• Experience managing projects or work packages of significant value.
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider commercial team.

A relevant degree is advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a progressive regional contractor offering a varied workload, a collaborative working environment and the chance to take ownership of commercially challenging projects.

The successful candidate will benefit from the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to project performance and the continued success of the business.