Senior Quantity Surveyor

Russell Taylor Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private healthcare

Death in service

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working after probation

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group in Leeds is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Water Engineering teams, supporting major CAPEX projects UK-wide. Hybrid working available after probation, with a strong focus on commercial delivery and career development.

You will manage procurement, valuations, and final accounts, collaborating closely with project teams to ensure profitability and risk control across water infrastructure schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of commercial reporting and cost value reconciliation.
• Knowledge of subcontract procurement and administration.
• Familiarity with forms of contract and measurement methods.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and agreeing interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Issuing subcontract payment certificates and monitoring commercial performance.
• Managing compensation events and contractual notices in line with contract requirements.
• Monitoring labour, materials, plant, prelims and subcontract costs to maintain project profitability.
• Supporting subcontract procurement and tender processes.
• Tracking project performance through internal commercial reporting systems.
• Providing commercial guidance to project teams.
• Escalating potential cost risks or commercial pressures.
• Supporting continuous improvement and participating in training and development programmes

Skills

Experience in construction/infrastruct

Commercial reporting

Subcontract procurement

Forms of contract & measurement

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Attention to detail

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS chartered or working towards

NEC contract experience

Job description

Salary: Salary up to £65,000 pa + Excellent benefits package

Vacancy Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Contract Type: Permanent Location: Leeds Industry: Commercial & Quantity Surveying Salary: Salary up to £65,000 pa + Excellent benefits package Start Date: 2026-12-01 REF: J91988829

Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

Quantity Surveyor

Leeds UK | Hybrid Working Available

Salary up to £65,000 pa + Excellent benefits package

Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to play a key role in delivering major infrastructure and engineering projects across the UK?

Our client is one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure contractors who deliver complex design and build projects across sectors including Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, and Food & Beverage - helping shape the next generation of critical UK infrastructure.

They are currently looking for experienced Quantity Surveyors to join their established and growing Water Engineering teams in Warrington, Leeds, Derby and Cambridge. The roles are to support their framework agreements with several of the UK's Water Authorities and will offer the chance to work on a variety of major CAPEX projects, all with a view to improving our Water infrastructure across the UK.

These are excellent opportunities to join a business that is growing rapidly, invests in its people, and offers clear career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Opportunity

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account. You'll work closely with project teams to ensure delivery remains commercially sound while identifying risks and opportunities.

This role offers the chance to gain exposure to complex infrastructure projects while developing your career in a business that actively supports professional development and chartership.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and agreeing interim valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Issuing subcontract payment certificates and monitoring commercial performance
• Managing compensation events and contractual notices in line with contract requirements
• Monitoring labour, materials, plant, prelims and subcontract costs to maintain project profitability
• Supporting subcontract procurement and tender processes
• Tracking project performance through internal commercial reporting systems
• Providing commercial guidance to project teams
• Escalating potential cost risks or commercial pressures
• Supporting continuous improvement and participating in training and development programmes

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience working in the construction or infrastructure sector
• Strong understanding of commercial reporting and cost value reconciliation
• Knowledge of subcontract procurement and administration
• Familiarity with forms of contract and measurement methods
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar
• RICS chartered or working towards chartership
• NEC contract experience or accreditation

What's in It for You?

Our client offers a competitive package designed to support both your career and wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Death in service benefit
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Hybrid working following probation
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail discounts via a rewards platform
• Overtime opportunities

You’ll also benefit from structured training, development programmes and clear progression pathways.

If you’re looking to work on major engineering and infrastructure projects while progressing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

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