Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Location: Leeds (with national travel)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Bonus Scheme
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and highly respected specialist contractor delivering commercial interior fit-out and building completion services nationwide. With a current turnover of £12M and ambitious plans for regional growth, they are focused on strengthening their base in Yorkshire while continuing to deliver high-quality projects across the North East, Edinburgh, the South of England, and beyond.
Their office team includes 20 staff, comprising estimators, quantity surveyors, and project professionals from a variety of specialist construction backgrounds. One of the current directors began their journey with the business as an apprentice joiner 20 years ago, showcasing a strong internal culture of career progression and development.
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a commercially driven and forward-thinking Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to play a pivotal role in the next phase of their growth. This is a senior-level appointment with a defined progression plan to directorship within 1-2 years.
The successful candidate will be a key commercial lead, working closely with the existing directors (who are primarily operationally focused) and supporting the business's strategic growth plans. You'll oversee commercial delivery across multiple interior fit-out and specialist construction projects, while also helping to establish a stronger footprint in the Yorkshire market.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial management of high-spec interior fit-out and refurbishment projects nationwide
Prepare and manage cost plans, valuations, variations, and tender returns
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QSs and estimators
Drive value engineering and commercial risk management throughout the project lifecycle
Liaise effectively with site teams, clients, and suppliers
Monitor financial performance and contribute to strategic business planning
Support regional business development efforts in the Yorkshire area
Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager in a relevant sector
Background in interior fit-out, drylining, building fabric, or a parallel specialist subcontracting field
Commercially astute with a leadership mindset and strategic approach
Clear ambition and capability to move into a directorship within 1-2 years
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (or equivalent)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally as required
What's on Offer
Competitive salary: £60,000-£70,000 (dependent on experience)
Performance-related bonus scheme
Defined pathway to directorship within 1-2 years
Opportunity to join a close-knit leadership team and influence company direction
Strong pipeline of projects with a respected, growing business