Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Construction

?? Location: Leeds
?? Sector: Construction
?? Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

An established and well-regarded regional main contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a range of building projects across the Yorkshire region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QS looking to take on more responsibility, with a business that values long-term relationships, professional development, and high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership of projects from pre-construction through to final account

• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance

• Lead contract administration under JCT and/or NEC forms

• Oversee cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting, and risk management

• Provide commercial input into tendering and bid submissions

• Collaborate with project delivery teams to ensure commercial and operational alignment

• Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team where required

• Maintain strong client and supply chain relationships

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS on building/construction projects

• Strong working knowledge of JCT (essential) and NEC (advantageous)

• Excellent financial and contractual acumen

• Capable of working autonomously and managing multiple live projects

• Confident communicator, both written and verbal

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites locally

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary tailored to experience

• Private pension scheme

• Training and clear progression routes into commercial leadership roles

• Projects based locally within Yorkshire