Senior Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Leeds

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor delivering a landmark new build project valued in excess of £100m.

This is a rare chance to play a leading commercial role on a truly iconic development, working alongside an experienced project team on one of the region’s most high-profile schemes. The successful candidate will be one of the commercial leads on the project and will have significant exposure to senior stakeholders and long-term progression opportunities within a well-established business.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for managing key commercial aspects of a major new build construction project from procurement through to final account. You will work closely with the wider project and commercial teams to ensure financial performance, risk management, and contractual compliance are delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead commercial management across major work packages on a large-scale new build project

Oversee procurement, subcontract management, valuations, variations, and final accounts

Manage cost reporting, forecasting, and financial performance

Support and mentor junior commercial staff within the team

Work collaboratively with operational teams to drive project success

Ensure contractual obligations and commercial risks are effectively managed

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders

Requirements

Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a Main Contractor environment

Strong background delivering large-scale new build construction projects

Previous experience on projects valued £50m+ preferred

Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge

Strong communication and leadership skills

Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

Stable career history with recognised contractors

What’s On Offer

Salary up to £80,000

Car Allowance

Performance Bonus

Pension and Healthcare

Opportunity to work on a flagship £100m+ development

Excellent long-term career progression with a leading contractor

This opportunity would suit an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership on a major project and progress their career within a highly respected construction business