Senior Quantity Surveyor

Lead Quantity Surveyor | Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Motherwell
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus (up to 25%) + Benefits

Are you an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next step with a leading UK contractor?

We are recruiting for a commercially driven Lead Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established business delivering works across reactive maintenance, social housing, and planned works. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of commercial performance, lead a team, and play a key role in driving profitability and growth.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

* Manage full commercial lifecycle: tendering, cost control, valuations, CVRs, and final accounts

* Prepare and review estimates, tenders, and contract documentation (NEC / JCT / SBCC)

* Produce monthly CVRs, forecasts, and financial reports

* Monitor costs, WIP, aged debt, and contract performance

* Manage variations, valuations, and applications for payment

* Lead procurement and manage subcontractor packages

* Support and develop Quantity Surveyors and Trainees

* Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

* Support commercial strategy, risk management, and dispute resolution

* Ensure compliance with internal systems and commercial processes

✅ Requirements

* BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying or equivalent

* Experience in reactive maintenance, social housing, or refurbishment (desirable)

* Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT, or SBCC contracts

* Proven experience managing CVRs, cost reporting, and final accounts

* Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and analytical skills

* Strong leadership and communication abilities

* Advanced Excel and commercial systems experience

💼 Package & Benefits

* £50,000 – £60,000 salary

* Car allowance

* Bonus up to 25%

* Full company benefits package

* Clear career progression into senior commercial leadership