Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Eaglescliffe; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction contractor in the UK is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor. The role involves leading commercial activities, managing subcontract processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Applicants should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and at least 5 years of experience. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience working at Project QS level.
• Demonstrated experience working on industrial or retail schemes.
• Ability to interpret and produce financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pre- and post-contract commercial activities.
• Manage all subcontract processes and cash flow.
• Produce monthly reports such as CVRs and procurement reports.

Skills

Strong construction knowledge

Organizational skills

Proactive communication

Teamwork

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
Award-Winning UK Main Construction Contractor
Stockton On Tees
Full-time, Permanent
£55k - £70k base + car / allowance + package

Our client are an award-winning, multi-regional main contractor delivering excellence across a diverse range of construction sectors throughout the UK. their founding principles hands-on , on time , and on budget remain at the heart of everything they do. They pride themselves on delivering projects with trust, integrity, and honesty, and they are looking for skilled people who share these values to join their growing team.

They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of their projects through effective commercial management, strong supplier relationships, and proactive risk and contract administration.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for leading all pre- and post-contract commercial activities. You will oversee procurement, contract management, valuations, reporting, and cost control to maximise project value and ensure compliance with company and legislative requirements.

Key Deliverables

• Procurement and contracting with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Management of all commercial aspects of the contract.
• Ensuring adherence to commercial policies and relevant legislation.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage all subcontract processes, including procurement, measurement, valuation, and creation of robust subcontracts addressing commercial, construction, and programme risk.
• Prepare and issue contractual instructions, notices, and orders.
• Agree external valuations and manage project cash flow to maximise value.
• Attend post-tender and pre-contract meetings.
• Review contract documentation to ensure company interests are protected.
• Produce accurate monthly reports such as CVRs, procurement reports, and progress reports.
• Work collaboratively with the project team to optimise procurement, production, and commercial strategies.
• Agree and finalise main and subcontract accounts.
• Assess commercial risks and support the site team with mitigation planning.
• Attend internal and external commercial review meetings.
• Submit client valuations and manage the variation account.
• Ensure full compliance with group commercial policies and legislation.
• Maintain thorough document control through SharePoint in line with company information management policies.
• Ensure high standards of data security and record keeping.
• Uphold the company s vision and values in all professional conduct.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by senior management.

Experience & Qualifications

What You Can Do

• Demonstrated experience working on industrial, high-rise multi-room, or retail schemes.
• Strong construction knowledge with proven teamwork, discipline, and enthusiasm.
• Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple tasks.
• Proactive with strong organisational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Willingness to adopt new technologies and software packages.

Who You Are

• Personable with strong communication skills.
• Hard-working, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Consistent and dependable with good attendance.

What You Need

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 5 years experience working at Project QS level.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, PQS, design teams, and the supply chain.
• Excellent commercial acumen in value recovery, cost control, and cash management.
• Ability to interpret and produce financial reports and prepare final accounts.
• Experience developing commercial site teams.

Why Join?

You ll be part of a highly respected contractor with a reputation for delivering outstanding projects across the UK. They offer opportunities for career growth, ongoing professional development, and the chance to work in a collaborative environment built on trust and integrity.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and we will call you straight away.