Senior Quantity Surveyor – Regional Build
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Regional Build
North West – Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 + comprehensive package
The Company
Our client is a well-established regional main contractor operating across the North West, delivering high-quality projects across sectors including mid-rise residential, commercial, education and mixed-use developments. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a values-led culture, they offer long-term career stability, professional development, and a genuinely supportive working environment.
The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for one or more construction projects from pre-contract through to final account. You will play a key role in protecting project margins, managing risk, and supporting the wider project team to ensure successful delivery.
This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced QS who is confident operating autonomously while also mentoring and supporting junior commercial staff.
Key Responsibilities
Full commercial management of construction projects
Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
Preparation, submission and agreement of subcontract agreements
Chairing and attending subcontractor pre-contract meetings
Management of subcontractor interim valuations and payments
Negotiation and agreement of subcontractor final accounts
Preparation and submission of external applications for payment
Valuation, negotiation and agreement of client variations
Preparation and submission of monthly CVR reports
Preparation of accurate monthly profit and loss forecasts
Ensuring project profit targets are achieved or exceeded
Management of commercial risks, disputes and contractual issues
Compilation of project reports in line with monthly reporting cycles
Leading commercial and post-contract review meetings
Supporting the development of monthly commercial dashboard reports
About You
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
Strong background in regional build projects, ideally including mid-rise residential
Excellent knowledge of subcontract procurement and tendering processes
Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts
Confident analysing drawings, specifications, contracts and cost data
Experience using estimating and measurement software such as Conquest, Bluebeam, CostX or similar
Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and priorities
Able to present clearly to clients and senior management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, solutions-focused and collaborative in approach
What's On Offer
£65,000 – £80,000 basic salary, depending on experience
Car allowance or company car
Enhanced annual leave (starting at 26 days + bank holidays)
6.5% employer pension contribution
Private healthcare options (including family cover)
Group income protection
Comprehensive wellbeing and mental health support
Learning, development and career progression opportunities
Long-term job security with a strong regional pipeline
Why Apply?
Join a contractor with a strong reputation and long-term stability
Work in a values-driven, people-first environment
Genuine opportunities for progression and professional development
Be part of a business that reinvests in its people and its communities
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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