Senior Quantity Surveyor
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Durham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Quantity Surveying
Construction Processes
Contract Management
Cost Estimation
Subcontractor Procurement
Financial Forecasting
Negotiation
Communication
FULL DESCRIPTION
Senior Quantity Surveyor
We are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a construction company in the Yorkshire Area.
This is a full-time role with a competitive salary.
Within this Quantity Surveyor role, you will be responsible for the overall commercial management of multiple construction schemes. You will work independently and/or guide a small team, ensuring projects are delivered within budget while maintaining contractual compliance.
What’s in it for you
- Competitive salary
- Career development and training opportunities
- Support for professional qualifications
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment
Responsibilities
- Provide commercial support to site and project managers
- Monitor and update project costs, reviewing monthly financial forecasts against actual costs
- Manage subcontractor procurement from inception to completion
- Conduct valuations, certifications, and approvals of subcontractor payments
- Guide operational teams on cost estimation processes and contract requirements
- Report directly to clients and managers, presenting valuation reports and cost estimates
- Tender and negotiate contracts, estimating target costs and preparing contract documents
- Effectively manage colleagues and contribute to training and developing junior surveyors
Requirements
- HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (desirable)
- Minimum of five years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor with knowledge of construction processes
- Experience working with various contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC)
- Strong understanding of contractual terms and conditions for sub-contracts and main contracts
- Proficient in MS Office
- Valid UK driving licence
- Valid CSCS card
Skills
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent negotiation and leadership abilities
- Ability to analyse reports and prevent budget deviations
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ and a member of our team will be in touch.
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