Senior Quantity Surveyor in Shefffield

Energy Jobline CVL; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable civil engineering contractor in South Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial responsibilities across multiple projects. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years’ experience, specialist knowledge of groundworks, and robust skills in cost control. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor, including in a senior role.
• Experience with groundworks and/or civil engineering contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects up to £15m.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and contractual management of multiple live projects.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate valuations and variations.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, and cash flow.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Overview

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Job Title and Location

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Essential:

• 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.

Desirable:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Membership of RICS or working towards chartership.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum (DOE)
• Pension scheme
• Career development opportunities within a contractor
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

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