Senior Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK Ltd; Flint Mountain; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of constructions projects in Wrexham. You will oversee pre-construction to final account processes on schemes up to £10m, working closely with site teams and clients to ensure profitable delivery.

Applicants should have main contractor experience, a strong grasp of JCT contracts, and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior or experienced Project Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor.
• Experience on public sector building projects and D&B affordable housing.
• Track record of managing projects up to £10 million.
• Strong knowledge of JCT forms of contract.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and commercial skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of construction projects up to £10m.
• Cost control, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages.
• Preparation and agreement of valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Managing project cash flow and commercial risk.
• Supporting tendering and pre-construction activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams and clients.
• Ensure delivery in line with contractual and commercial requirements.

Skills

Public sector projects

JCT contracts

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Wrexham, North Wales - £65,000 - £75,000 per annum + competitive package

About the Company

A well-established and expanding main contractor with a strong presence across North Wales and the North West. The business delivers a diverse range of construction projects, with a particular focus on

public sector buildings

and

design & build affordable housing schemes. Known for repeat business, framework appointments and a collaborative culture, the company continues to grow through quality delivery and long-term client relationships.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team based in Wrexham. You will take a lead role in managing the commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with site and project teams to ensure successful project delivery. Projects typically include public buildings and D&B affordable housing schemes, with values up to £10 million.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

• Full commercial management of construction projects up to £10m
• Cost control, forecasting and financial reporting
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages
• Preparation and agreement of valuations, variations and final accounts
• Managing project cash flow and commercial risk
• Supporting tendering and pre-construction activities where required
• Working collaboratively with project managers, site teams and clients
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual and commercial requirements

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior or experienced Project Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
• Experience working on public sector building projects
• and D&B affordable housing
• A track record of managing projects up to £10 million
• Strong knowledge of JCT forms of contract
• Excellent negotiation, communication and commercial skills
• A proactive, hands‑on and team‑oriented approach

What's on Offer

Salary between £65,000 and £75,000, depending on experience

Attractive benefits package

Long‑term career progression within a growing regional contractor

Stable workload secured through frameworks and repeat clients

Supportive and professional working environment

Equal Opportunity

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.