Senior Quantity Surveyor

Net-Temps; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive construction firm in the East Midlands seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead projects in housing and commercial builds. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in managing costs and contracts, particularly under JCT terms. This role emphasizes leadership, negotiation skills, and a commitment to sustainability. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Above market value salary

Private medical insurance

Car allowance or vehicle package

Qualifications

• 10+ years' post-graduate experience in housing & commercial builds under JCT contracts.
• Strong tendering, estimating and variation negotiation experience.
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimating and tendering for housing and commercial schemes under JCT contracts.
• Negotiate and appoint sub-contractors; manage their packages.
• Produce valuations and prepare monthly cost reports.

Skills

Tendering and estimating

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership and mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Leicestershire (covering the East Midlands)
Sector: Housing & Commercial Builds
Contract Type: JCT & NEC Contracts

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor who wants to work for a client with over 40 years' experience delivering quality housing, commercial, educational and civil projects? Our client is a progressive construction, civil engineering & development business, award-winning, with real commitment to people, environment and communities. They work throughout the East Midlands and beyond, delivering high-value projects and making a real difference locally.

They now need a strong Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial / Housing team and drive excellence under JCT and NEC contracts.

What we offer

• An above market value salary.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, employee assistance programme
• Car allowance or vehicle package depending on role and travel

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead cost planning, estimating and tendering for housing and commercial schemes under JCT contracts.
2. Negotiate and appoint sub-contractors; manage their packages from appointment through to final account.
3. Produce valuations, variations, and ensure they are submitted in line with contract requirements.
4. Prepare and deliver monthly cost reports and forecasts; monitor and manage project budgets.
5. Work closely with Contracts Managers, Site Teams and other stakeholders to deliver quality, cost-efficient outcomes.
6. Identify cost issues early; propose and deliver corrective action or cost saving measures.
7. Mentor, support and develop junior quantity surveyors and other commercial staff.
8. Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental and contractual obligations (including JCT clauses etc.).
9. Manage subcontractor performance and payments; maintain strong supply-chain relationships.
10. Take responsibility for contractual matters, deal with client commercial issues, assist with contractual negotiations.
11. Maintain and promote best practice in cost control, risk management, value engineering.
12. Engage with the community, local suppliers and implement sustainable procurement/environmental policies as required by projects.

What we're looking for

• You are a seasoned Senior Quantity Surveyor with 10+ years' post-graduate experience in housing & commercial builds under JCT contracts.
• Strong tendering, estimating and variation negotiation experience.
• Excellent commercial awareness, ability to forecast and manage risk.
• Proven experience in subcontractor negotiation and final account delivery.
• Track record of leading / mentoring junior QS or commercial staff.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or related discipline) and professional membership is a plus.
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills.
• Valid driving licence and ability to travel to multiple sites across the East Midlands.

Our client's values & environment

• They are award-winning and have decades of experience delivering Residential, Commercial, Educational & Civil Engineering projects across the UK & Ireland with strong base in the East Midlands.
• They take health, safety & well-being seriously. Sites are managed under integrated management systems; safety, environmental policies and quality are central.
• They believe in sustainability, reducing environmental footprint, ethical procurement, engaging local communities and delivering lasting social value.
• Their culture encourages growth, learning, support, career progression and giving back.

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to stretch your expertise, make an impact, lead commercial success and be part of something more than just building — we'd love to hear from you.

To apply: Send your CV, a brief covering note highlighting three of your most relevant projects, and your expectations for salary/benefits