Senior Quantity Surveyor

PSR Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the North of England is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Leeds. The successful candidate will take ownership of multiple projects, ensuring robust commercial control from pre-construction to final account. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000, alongside benefits such as a car allowance, pension, and private healthcare. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar role within a main contractor environment, with a strong grasp of JCT and NEC contracts.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Private healthcare

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a Main Contractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction law and commercial risk management.
• Confident managing subcontractors and commercial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects from procurement to final account.
• Preparation and negotiation of subcontract packages.
• Administration of contracts under NEC and JCT frameworks.

Skills

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts

Sound knowledge of construction law

Strong IT and reporting skills

Confident managing subcontractors

Job description

The Company

A long-established, privately owned main contractor with a strong regional presence across the North of England is seeking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Yorkshire operations. The business delivers high-quality schemes across Industrial, Logistics, Commercial and Residential sectors, working with repeat clients and operating with a long-term, relationship-led approach. Known for its stability, strong leadership and investment in people, this contractor offers a professional but supportive working environment with genuine career progression.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role within the regional Commercial team, working closely with project delivery teams to ensure robust commercial control from pre-construction through to final account. Reporting directly to the Regional Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of one or multiple projects depending on size and complexity, acting as the commercial lead and supporting the wider commercial strategy for the region. This role will involve a mix of site-based and office-based work, providing exposure to live projects and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects from procurement to final account
• Preparation, management and negotiation of subcontract packages
• Administration of contracts under NEC and JCT frameworksMonthly cost reporting, forecasting and earned value analysis
• Management of valuations, variations, certificates and accruals
• Supporting project teams to achieve commercial and programme targets
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and commercial best practice
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and supply chain

About You

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor with a Main Contractor
• Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts
• Sound knowledge of construction law and commercial risk management
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary construction projects
• Confident managing subcontractors and commercial reporting processes
• Strong IT and reporting skills

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute and detail-driven
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Organised and able to manage multiple workstreams
• Team-focused with a collaborative working style
• Proactive, professional and delivery-focused

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 + package
• Car allowance, pension and private healthcare
• Enhanced annual leave and flexible benefits
• Strong pipeline of secured regional work
• Clear progression routes toward Managing QS / Commercial Manager
• Supportive culture with long-term career stability