Senior Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Henley Chase; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established building company in Durham is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage project finances and support tendering activities. This office-based role involves preparing tenders, managing variations, and ensuring accurate valuations across live projects. The ideal candidate has proven experience in the field, strong contractual knowledge, and excellent analytical skills. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for ownership of projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders and cost estimates.
• Manage variation schedules for each project.
• Carry out monthly valuations and prepare interim payment applications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Tools

Excel

Estimating tools

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Durham (Office-based)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Based in Durham, we're an established building company delivering high-quality construction projects primarily across the North East. We're expanding our commercial team and looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in managing our project finances and supporting tendering activities.

The Role

This is an office-based role where you'll be responsible for preparing tenders, managing variations, and ensuring accurate valuations across all live projects. You'll work closely with our site and management teams to ensure each contract is commercially managed from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders and cost estimates.
• Send out tender enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage variation schedules for each project.
• Carry out monthly valuations and prepare interim payment applications.
• Monitor budgets, costs, and cash flow across multiple projects.
• Assist in contract administration and reporting to senior management.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in relevant software (Excel, estimating tools, etc.).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Office-based role with a supportive and collaborative team.
• Opportunity to take ownership of commercial management across varied projects