Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Elland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage key projects in a hybrid setting. The role involves providing commercial expertise from the tender stage to final accounts, requiring strong contract knowledge and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary of £50,000 - £65,000+, generous holidays, health insurance, and a supportive culture. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and a proactive approach to cost control.

Benefits

25 Days holiday + Bank holidays

Health insurance

Generous Pension Plan

Life assurance

Mobile and Laptop

Car allowance

Regular socials

Cycle to work scheme

Supportive culture

Flexible working conditions

Great work-life balance

Income protection

Internal training programmes

Death in Service contribution

Health & Wellness programme

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is essential.
• Strong experience in contract-level commercial management.
• Proficient in pricing, forecasting, and reporting.
• Knowledge of construction contracts is required.
• Confident using Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Providing pre-tender pricing and contractual support.
• Managing post-tender advice, variation control, and final accounts.
• Attending site meetings and offering commercial support to delivery teams.
• Forecasting and reporting including CVRs and month-end invoicing.
• Supplier procurement and price list management.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual terms and internal reporting processes.
• Assisting with debt management and finance team collaboration.

Skills

Contract management

Pricing and forecasting

Communication skills

Cost control

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a market-leading specialist consultancy based in Halifax. This is a great opportunity for a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of key projects, providing both pre- and post-contract support across a busy and varied portfolio.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in supporting contract teams, offering hands‑on commercial expertise from tender stage through to final account, working closely with internal departments, clients, and suppliers. The Senior Quantity Surveyor position requires someone with strong contract knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to cost control and financial reporting.

This role would suit a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in subcontractor or specialist contractor environments, confident in managing multiple responsibilities including contract budgets, CVRs, valuations, and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing pre‑tender pricing and contractual support
• Managing post‑tender advice, variation control, and final accounts
• Attending site meetings and offering commercial support to delivery teams
• Forecasting and reporting including CVRs and month‑end invoicing
• Supplier procurement and price list management
• Ensuring compliance with contractual terms and internal reporting processes
• Assisting with debt management and finance team collaboration

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (essential)
• Strong experience in contract‑level commercial management
• Proficient in pricing, forecasting, and reporting
• Working knowledge of construction contracts
• Confident using Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence required

What's in it for you?

• 50,000 - 65,000+
• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and Laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work‑life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death in Service contribution
• Health & Wellness programme

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.

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Reference

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