Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support growth plans in Leeds. This role involves cost management, contract administration, and stakeholder collaboration on major UK infrastructure projects. The company values career development, sustainability, and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Relevant UK infrastructure sector experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience managing NEC3/4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing budgets and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Managing NEC & JCT contracts and handling valuations.
• Collaborating with clients and contractors.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Risk Management

Education

HNC, HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Construction Law

Tools

PRISM

CEMAR

Costx

Viewpoint

Job description

About The Role

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure

• Leeds (Mixture of local office, home, and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full time - with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are certified as a “Great Place to Work,” which recognizes our commitment to our people.

Gleeds Infrastructure specializes in delivering projects worldwide with extensive experience in Renewables, Technology, Transport, and Utilities. Our goal is to create infrastructure that leaves a positive, lasting legacy, benefiting individuals, communities, and economies.

We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to join our team and support our growth plans for 2025. Whether you are an aspiring Quantity Surveyor on your RICS journey or an established Senior QS looking to hone your skills and manage a small team, we offer opportunities for career development on major UK projects.

Responsibilities

• Cost Management & Reporting – overseeing budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Contract Administration – managing NEC & JCT contracts, handling valuations and payments.
• Procurement & Supplier Engagement – supporting tendering processes and ensuring value for money.
• Commercial Assurance – auditing projects, verifying estimates, and reviewing financial compliance.
• Risk & Change Management – identifying financial risks and managing compensation events.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – working closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Software & Systems Expertise – using tools like PRISM, CEMAR, Costx, and Viewpoint.
• Main & Subcontractor Management – overseeing project finances and compliance.

About You

• HNC, HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Law, or a related discipline.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS, or similar is desirable.
• Relevant UK infrastructure sector experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management.
• Pre and post contract experience.
• Experience managing NEC3/4 contracts.
• Passion for infrastructure, sustainability, and quality delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship-building ability.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for career development through training and qualifications.
• Networking opportunities to enhance your industry presence.
• Generous holiday allowance with additional purchase options.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme for well-being.
• Global travel scholarship programme for international experience.
• Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities within communities.
• Supportive environment recognized as a gold standard investor in people.

About Us

Gleeds offers a diverse, supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference. With over 75 offices worldwide, we value new ideas and relationships, striving for quality and sustainability in all we do.

Our values are:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We are an equal opportunities employer and promote flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.