Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor

Walter Thompson (Contractors) Ltd; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company pension

Life assurance

FT Rewards

25 days annual leave

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Walter Thompson (Contractors) Ltd in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on a range of private sector projects across the UK. You will take full commercial responsibility from tender through final account, working closely with operations, clients and subcontractors to maximise profitability and deliver high-quality schemes.

The role offers a competitive salary, company pension, 25 days leave and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects of new build projects.
• Prepare budgets, cost plans and project estimates.
• Manage project costs, forecasts and cash flow.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate applications for payment, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Cost analysis and value engineering to maximise profitability.
• Advise on procurement strategy and subcontractor selection.
• Review tender documentation, bills of quantities and contract conditions.
• Negotiate subcontract packages and ensure commercial compliance.
• Identify, analyse and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide advice on contractual matters and claims.
• Produce monthly cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Maintain effective cost and financial control systems.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and project teams.
• Represent the Walter Thompson brand with professionalism.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contractual knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/HNC in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join One of the UK's most established privately owned Construction Companies.

Walter Thompson, the major contracting arm of the FT Construction Group is looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded professional to play a key role in delivering high-quality construction projects for a portfolio of valued repeat private sector clients across the UK.

Based in North Yorkshire, Walter Thompson has built an enviable reputation over the past 100 years for delivering exceptional construction projects with quality, integrity and professionalism. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for talented individuals who want to help shape our future.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for your assigned construction projects, managing both pre-contract and post-contract commercial functions while ensuring projects are delivered profitably and efficiently.

Working closely with our operational teams, clients and subcontractors, you will be a key member of the project team, providing commercial leadership from tender stage through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of a range of new build construction projects.
• Preparing budgets, cost plans and project estimates.
• Managing project costs, forecasts and cash flow.
• Preparing, submitting and negotiating applications for payment, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Undertaking cost analysis and value engineering to maximise project profitability.
• Advising on procurement strategy and subcontractor selection.
• Reviewing tender documentation, bills of quantities and contract conditions.
• Negotiating subcontract packages and ensuring commercial compliance.
• Identifying, analysing and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Providing advice on contractual matters and claims.
• Producing accurate monthly cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Maintaining effective cost and financial control systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and project teams to ensure successful commercial outcomes.
• Representing the Walter Thompson brand with professionalism and integrity.

About You

We're looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem solving.

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Experience of working on new build construction projects.
• Knowledge of a range of standard forms of construction contract.

Why Join Walter Thompson?

Joining Walter Thompson means becoming part of a business with over a century of construction excellence and a reputation built on quality, trust and long-term client relationships.

We invest in our people and provide genuine opportunities for career progression, professional development and long-term success within a supportive and collaborative environment.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience, together with an attractive and flexible benefits package including:

• Performance bonus
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• FT Rewards – our exclusive health, wellbeing and employee discount scheme
• 25 days' annual leave, with enhanced long-service holiday benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Long-term career progression opportunities

Build Your Future With Walter Thompson

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to join a respected, forward-thinking contractor with a strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for career progression, we'd love to hear from you.