Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor – £65k to £75k + Car Allowance + Benefits – Leicestershire
Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking to work on projects that really make a difference? From cutting-edge education facilities to vital healthcare infrastructure and secure MoD developments, this is your chance to lead high-impact commercial builds with purpose. If you’re ready to bring your commercial expertise to a respected main contractor with a strong pipeline and a collaborative culture — we want to hear from you.
Our client’s award-winning teams operate from offices in the East Midlands, delivering residential, commercial, educational, and key infrastructure projects. Known for their commitment to high-quality delivery in both construction and civil engineering, our client places strong emphasis on community engagement, environmental responsibility, and health, safety, and well-being.
Working closely with the wider Commercial team in a rewarding environment, you’ll play a key role in delivering quality and value-for-money projects. This is an excellent opportunity for like-minded professionals to join a vibrant and growing team.
About the Role:
* Negotiating and appointing sub-contractors to schemes
* Managing sub-contractor packages from appointment to final account
* Leading all commercial matters with clients
* Submitting valuations and variations on schemes
* Providing monthly cost reports aligned with project budgets
* Building strong working relationships with Contracts Managers and Site Teams
* Identifying and resolving cost issues
* Mentoring and monitoring junior staff on your projects
* Adhering to the Integrated Management System (IMS) policies and procedures
* Undertaking other duties as allocated
What We Offer:
* Salary: £65k to £75k DOE
* Car allowance and full benefits package
* Performance-based bonuses
* Private medical and life insurance
* Additional holidays and long-service awards
* Career growth opportunities, training, and support for professional development and memberships
Your Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
* Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
* 10+ years’ post-graduate experience, ideally in residential and commercial projects
* Strong tendering and estimating abilities, with experience in negotiating and pricing variations
* Good working knowledge of JCT, NEC, and PWC contracts
* Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise workload using initiative
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* High level of commercial awareness
* Experience managing junior staff
* Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
* Proficient IT skills
* Full valid driving licence
If you’re a Quantity Surveyor who’s ready to take the next step, lead meaningful projects, and be part of a team that values your expertise — apply now and become our client’s next Senior Quantity Surveyor