Senior Quantity surveyor

Leeds | 50,000 - 60,000 per annum + package

We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering high-quality works within social housing and public sector property portfolios.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll lead the commercial function on a range of planned works projects including kitchens, bathrooms, externals, roofing, compliance upgrades, void refurbishments, and retrofit/decarbonisation schemes.
You'll be responsible for driving financial performance, managing risk, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial strategy for allocated frameworks and projects, ensuring accurate CVRs, forecasting, and margin control.

• Manage contracts under NEC3/NEC4 or JCT, including change control, compensation events, and final accounts.

• Oversee subcontract procurement, valuations, and applications for payment.

• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams, resolving commercial issues proactively.

• Mentor and support Assistant QS and project staff, contributing to continuous improvement and best practice.

• 5-8+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS, ideally with a main contractor or within social housing / planned maintenance.

• Proven track record managing commercial performance across multi-site programmes or frameworks.

• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.

• Confident in cost/value reconciliation, change control, and forecasting.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent; MRICS or MCIOB is advantageous.

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with finance or ERP systems (e.g., COINS, Causeway, Dynamics) preferred.