Senior Quantity Surveyor

Rogers McHugh; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks & Civil Engineering Contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on multiple live projects across Yorkshire. You will control costs, prepare valuations, and ensure robust reporting in line with client requirements.

The role requires 7+ years in QS, experience with groundworks/civil contracts, and a UK driving licence with willingness to travel within the region. Salary £70,000–£80,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor, including experience in a senior or lead role.
• Background with a groundworks and/or civil engineering contractor, ideally working with volume housebuilders.
• Proven ability to commercially manage multiple live projects up to £15m in value.
• Strong understanding of contractual processes and cost control procedures.
• Proficiency in Excel for valuation and variation management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Yorkshire region.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Membership of RICS or working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of allocated projects from procurement through to final account.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate valuations and variations (primarily using Excel-based systems).
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, and cash flow, ensuring accurate reporting to the Commercial Director.
• Lead the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, including tender preparation and analysis.
• Oversee contract administration (NEC, JCT and bespoke housebuilder contracts).
• Provide commercial guidance and support to project teams to ensure best value and financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, particularly volume housebuilders, to promote repeat business.
• Attend regular commercial and progress meetings, both internally and with clients.
• Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

RICS membership or working towards chartership

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: South Yorkshire (covering projects across the Yorkshire region)
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Company: Groundworks & Civil Engineering Contractor
Reports to: Commercial Director

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, nationwide groundworks and civil engineering contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure and residential projects. Operating across the UK, they provide a full range of services to major volume housebuilders and developers. Due to continued growth, the South Yorkshire office is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of projects across the Yorkshire region.

Role Overview

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will oversee the financial and contractual management of multiple live projects — typically 5–6 schemes at varying stages — with values ranging from £1 million to £15 million. You will ensure robust cost control, accurate reporting, and effective commercial delivery in line with company procedures and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of allocated projects from procurement through to final account.

Prepare, submit, and negotiate valuations and variations (primarily using Excel-based systems).

Monitor project costs, forecasts, and cash flow, ensuring accurate reporting to the Commercial Director.

Lead the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, including tender preparation and analysis.

Oversee contract administration (NEC, JCT and bespoke housebuilder contracts).

Provide commercial guidance and support to project teams to ensure best value and financial performance.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, particularly volume housebuilders, to promote repeat business.

Attend regular commercial and progress meetings, both internally and with clients.

Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team.

Requirements

Minimum of 7+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor, including experience in a senior or lead role.

Background with a groundworks and/or civil engineering contractor, ideally working with volume housebuilders.

Proven ability to commercially manage multiple live projects up to £15m in value.

Strong understanding of contractual processes and cost control procedures.

Proficiency in Excel for valuation and variation management.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Yorkshire region.

Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.

Membership of RICS or working towards chartership.

Career development opportunities within a national contractor

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Location: Shefffield | Salary: £70000 - £80000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 17/11/2025