Senior Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK; Bebington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of multiple projects in structural steelwork. With at least 10 years of experience, candidates should excel in cost management and client relationship management. This position requires proactive decision-making and the ability to handle complex relationships, offering an exciting opportunity in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Strong structural steelwork background is essential.
• Capable of picking up civils elements where required.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial and contractual aspects across several steelwork projects.
• Manage valuations, variations, cost control, and final accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and contractors.

Skills

Client-facing

Cost management

Proactive

Commercial awareness

Decision-making

Job description

Our client is a well‑established specialist in structural steelwork, delivering high‑quality fabrication and engineering projects across the North West and further afield. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and client focus, they're now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team.

This is a key client‑facing position where you'll lead the commercial management of multiple live projects – typically ranging from £10k to £1.5m. You'll ensure financial control, effective cost management and successful delivery from tender through to final account. The role will be split between office and sites across the North West region.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial and contractual aspects across several steelwork projects.
• Manage valuations, variations, cost control, and final accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Act as the commercial lead when projects become commercially or contractually challenging.
• Liaise with the estimator, contracts, and project management teams to maintain alignment on budgets and forecasts.
• Support junior team members and contribute to commercial strategy.

About You

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Strong structural steelwork background (essential).
• Capable of picking up civils elements where required.
• Client‑facing and confident handling complex relationships.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, commercially astute, and confident in decision‑making.

If you're a commercially confident Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in structural steelwork, and you're ready to take ownership of projects in a respected, growing business - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed).

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.