Senior Quantity Surveyor

Streamline Search Ltd.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Company pension

Training and development opportunities

Professional subscriptions

Company sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. is supporting a leading Tier One contractor in Leeds to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor responsible for the commercial management of civil infrastructure projects, ensuring financial performance and contractual compliance.

The candidate will manage budgets, forecasts, valuations and final accounts, lead subcontractor negotiations, and provide guidance to junior team members. NEC contract knowledge and a degree (BSc or equivalent) are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Strong experience delivering civil/infrastructure projects.
• Proven NEC contract administration and cost management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of assigned civil projects, ensuring financial performance.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow and commercial reporting.
• Prepare CVRs, valuations, applications and final accounts.
• Lead procurement, subcontractor and supplier negotiations.
• Provide commercial guidance to QS colleagues and project teams.
• Identify risks/opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost forecasting

Budget management

Subcontractor relations

Valuations

Final accounts

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Education

BSc or equivalent

Job description

Location: Leeds
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Benefits: Up to 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, hybrid working options, company pension, professional subscriptions, training and development opportunities, company sick pay, employee assistance programme and additional company benefits

Our client is a leading Tier One contractor delivering multi-disciplinary building and civil engineering projects across the UK. With a strong reputation for quality, safety and successful project delivery, they continue to grow their team and project portfolio.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team, taking responsibility for the successful commercial management of projects and playing a key role in the delivery of high-quality infrastructure works.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Position Overview

• Take commercial ownership of assigned civil engineering projects, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance and successful delivery.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting, providing accurate financial insight to the wider project team.
• Prepare and review CVRs, valuations, applications, cash flow forecasts and other key commercial reports.
• Manage contractual processes including variations, compensation events, change control, payments and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing effective mitigation strategies to protect and maximise project performance.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Lead procurement activities, including the negotiation and management of subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to Quantity Surveyors and junior team members where required.
• Work closely with the Commercial Manager and project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Position Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a contracting environment.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification (BSc or equivalent).
• Strong experience managing the commercial delivery of civil engineering, infrastructure or construction projects.
• Excellent understanding of NEC forms of contract and contract administration.
• Proven experience managing project costs, forecasting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience managing subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver against project deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience within the rail or wider infrastructure sector would be advantageous.