Senior Quantity Surveyor in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board based in Leeds is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage planned maintenance and refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the field, strong commercial acumen, and familiarity with NEC and JCT contracts. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum plus a package. Apply now to join a forward-thinking contractor committed to quality works in social housing and public sector portfolios.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS.
• Proven record managing commercial performance across multi-site programmes.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy for allocated frameworks and projects.
• Manage contracts under NEC3/NEC4 or JCT.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, valuations, and applications for payment.

Skills

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS

Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract

Cost/value reconciliation

Excellent communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

MRICS or MCIOB advantageous

Tools

Finance or ERP systems (e.g., COINS, Causeway, Dynamics)

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Planned Works Leeds | £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + package
We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering high-quality works within social housing and public sector property portfolios.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you\'ll lead the commercial function on a range of planned works projects including kitchens, bathrooms, externals, roofing, compliance upgrades, void refurbishments, and retrofit/decarbonisation schemes. You\'ll be responsible for driving financial performance, managing risk, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy for allocated frameworks and projects, ensuring accurate CVRs, forecasting, and margin control.
• Manage contracts under NEC3/NEC4 or JCT, including change control, compensation events, and final accounts.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, valuations, and applications for payment.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams, resolving commercial issues proactively.
• Mentor and support Assistant QS and project staff, contributing to continuous improvement and best practice.

Requirements

• 5-8+ years\' experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS, ideally with a main contractor or within social housing / planned maintenance.
• Proven track record managing commercial performance across multi-site programmes or frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
• Confident in cost/value reconciliation, change control, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent; MRICS or MCIOB is advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with finance or ERP systems (e.g., COINS, Causeway, Dynamics)

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