Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager in Leeds to lead growth and improve project delivery. The role includes commercial oversight on refurbishment projects, team mentorship, and strategic planning. Candidates should possess relevant experience and aspire for career advancement within a thriving company with a strong project pipeline.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Pathway to directorship

Opportunity to influence company direction

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
• Background in interior fit-out or similar fields.
• Aspiring to move into directorship within 1-2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of interior fit-out projects nationwide.
• Prepare and manage cost plans and valuations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QSs.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Location: Leeds (with travel)

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus Scheme

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected specialist contractor delivering commercial interior fit-out and building completion services nationwide. With a current turnover of £12M and ambitious regional growth plans, they focus on strengthening their presence in Yorkshire while delivering high-quality projects across the North East, Edinburgh, the South of England, and beyond.

Their office team includes 20 staff, comprising estimators, quantity surveyors, and project professionals from various construction backgrounds. One of the current directors started as an apprentice joiner 20 years ago, highlighting a strong culture of career progression and development.

Role Overview

Seeking a commercially driven and forward-thinking Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to lead the next phase of growth. This senior role offers a clear progression path to directorship within 1-2 years.

The successful candidate will be a key commercial lead, working closely with directors (primarily operationally focused) and supporting strategic growth. You will oversee commercial delivery on multiple interior fit-out and specialist construction projects and help expand the company's footprint in Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of high-spec interior fit-out and refurbishment projects nationwide
• Prepare and manage cost plans, valuations, variations, and tender returns
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QSs and estimators
• Drive value engineering and risk management throughout projects
• Coordinate with site teams, clients, and suppliers
• Monitor financial performance and contribute to strategic planning
• Support regional business development in Yorkshire

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager in relevant sectors
• Background in interior fit-out, drylining, building fabric, or similar subcontracting fields
• Commercially astute with leadership and strategic skills
• Aspiring to move into directorship within 1-2 years
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel nationally

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: £60,000-£70,000 (dependent on experience)
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Pathway to directorship within 1-2 years
• Opportunity to influence company direction as part of a close-knit leadership team
• Strong pipeline of projects with a growing, respected business