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A long-established, privately owned main contractor with a strong regional presence across the North of England is seeking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Northeast operations.
The business delivers high-quality schemes across Industrial, Logistics, Commercial and Residential sectors, working with repeat clients and operating with a long-term, relationship-led approach. Known for its stability, strong leadership and investment in people, this contractor offers a professional but supportive working environment with genuine career progression.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role within the regional Commercial team, working closely with project delivery teams to ensure robust commercial control from pre-construction through to final account.
Reporting directly to the Regional Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of one or multiple projects depending on size and complexity, acting as the commercial lead and supporting the wider commercial strategy for the region.
This role will involve a mix of site-based and office-based work, providing exposure to live projects and senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Full commercial management of projects from procurement to final account
Preparation, management and negotiation of subcontract packages
Administration of contracts under NEC and JCT frameworks
Monthly cost reporting, forecasting and earned value analysis
Management of valuations, variations, certificates and accruals
Supporting project teams to achieve commercial and programme targets
Ensuring compliance with company procedures and commercial best practice
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and supply chain
About You
Experience & Skills
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor with a Main Contractor
Strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts
Sound knowledge of construction law and commercial risk management
Experience working on multi-disciplinary construction projects
Confident managing subcontractors and commercial reporting processes
Strong IT and reporting skills
Personal Attributes
Commercially astute and detail-driven
Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
Organised and able to manage multiple workstreams
Team-focused with a collaborative working style
Proactive, professional and delivery-focused
What's On Offer
Salary up to 75,000 + package
Car allowance, pension and private healthcare
Enhanced annual leave and flexible benefits
Strong pipeline of secured regional work
Clear progression routes toward Managing QS / Commercial Manager
Supportive culture with long-term career stability
