Senior Quantity Surveyor

Your new company
Our client is a leading Tier 1 main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex and large-scale projects across the UK. Operating across multiple sectors including education, healthcare, industrial, and custodial, they are known for their commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. With a healthy pipeline of secured work and long-term framework agreements, they provide excellent stability, career progression, and the opportunity to work on prestigious, high-value schemes.

Your new role
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Warrington. This is a key opportunity to be involved in major projects valued at 10 million and above, across multiple sectors. You will take responsibility for all commercial aspects of project delivery, from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring strong financial performance and effective risk management.

Responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing all commercial functions on allocated projects, ensuring profitability and financial targets are achieved.
• Preparing cost forecasts, budgets, cash flows, and accurate financial reporting.
• Managing procurement, tendering, and subcontractor packages.
• Administering contracts, variations, and claims in accordance with NEC and JCT forms.
• Providing commercial leadership and support to project teams and senior management.
• Building strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the commercial team.

What you will need to succeed:

• Demonstrable experience as a Senior QS working for a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Proven background in delivering projects across education, healthcare, industrial, and custodial sectors.
• Experience on schemes valued 10m+.
• Excellent knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent), ideally chartered or working towards RICS accreditation.

What you get in return:

• Salary of 70,000 - 75,000 plus a competitive package.
• Opportunity to deliver landmark projects across a range of sectors.
• Long-term career prospects with a highly respected Tier 1 contractor.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment, with a strong focus on professional development.
• The chance to be part of projects that make a meaningful impact on communities in the region.

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