Senior Quantity Surveyor in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction company in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of groundwork projects across the North East. The ideal candidate will have a background in groundworks with a residential focus, strong negotiation, and reporting skills. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and progression opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus car allowance/company vehicle and fuel card

Bonus

Pension scheme

Supportive team environment

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in groundworks, ideally with a residential focus.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash flow and produce commercial reports (CVRs).
• Oversee subcontractor procurement and monitor performance.
• Control project costs, budgets, and variations.
• Ensure full contractual and commercial compliance.
• Travel between sites and the office as needed.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation skills

Reporting skills

Proactive mindset

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

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Our client is a well-established Residential Groundworks Contractor specialising in infrastructure civils, earthworks, and plot groundworks.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full responsibility for the commercial management of groundwork projects across the North East. From procurement through to final account, you'll ensure projects deliver optimum value while maintaining quality and compliance.

We're seeking candidates with strong commercial, negotiation, and reporting skills. Proven experience in groundworks, ideally with a residential focus, is highly desirable, along with a proactive mindset and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cash flow and produce commercial reports (CVRs)
• Oversee subcontractor procurement and monitor performance
• Control project costs, budgets, and variations
• Ensure full contractual and commercial compliance
• Travel between sites and the office as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus car allowance/company vehicle and fuel card
• Bonus
• Pension scheme
• Supportive team environment
• Clear progression opportunities
• Work with a company that prioritises quality, safety, and long-term relationships

About Us

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