Senior Quantity Surveyor

AndersElite; Morley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional civil engineering contractor in Leeds is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor for permanent employment. The successful candidate will manage civil engineering projects, ensuring cost control and commercial performance. Responsibilities include contract administration, budget control, and mentoring junior staff. Requires previous experience in civil engineering, strong communication skills, and a degree in Quantity Surveying. An excellent opportunity in a stable contractor with a wide range of projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car or car allowance

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience working for a civil engineering contractor.
• Background in highways, infrastructure, utilities, groundworks, or general civils.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of civil engineering projects.
• Cost reporting, forecasting, and budget control.
• Valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Subcontractor procurement, management, and payments.
• Managing variations, change control, and commercial risk.
• Contract administration (NEC experience preferred).
• Supporting project delivery teams on commercial matters.
• Mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial and contractual knowledge

Cost reporting

Budget control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience

Job description

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits

The Opportunity

An established regional civil engineering contractor based in Leeds is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Survey്പor on a permanent basis.

This contractor has a strong reputation across Yorkshire, delivering a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects including highways, groundworks, utilities, and general civils. With a healthy pipeline of secured work, they are expanding their commercial team.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will work closely with project managers and site teams, ensuring strong cost control and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

This role would suit:

• A Quantity Surveyor ready to step into more responsibility
• An experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a stable regional contractor

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of civil engineering projects
• Cost reporting, forecasting, and budget control
• Valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
• Subcontractor procurement, management, and payments
• Managing variations, change control, and commercial risk
• Contract administration (NEC experience preferred)
• Supporting project delivery teams on commercial matters
• Mentoring junior staff (Senior QS level)

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Experience working for a civil engineering contractor
• Background in highways, infrastructure, utilities, groundworks, or general civils
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• NEC contract experience advantageous
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Full UK driving licence

If the above role is of interest please apply directly or reach out to James Booth in the Leeds office.