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

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Full commercial management of construction projects
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Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
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Preparation, submission and agreement of subcontract agreements
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Chairing and attending subcontractor pre-contract meetings
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Management of subcontractor interim valuations and payments
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Negotiation and agreement of subcontractor final accounts
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Preparation and submission of external applications for payment
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Valuation, negotiation and agreement of client variations
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Preparation and submission of monthly CVR reports
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Preparation of accurate monthly profit and loss forecasts
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Ensuring project profit targets are achieved or exceeded
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Management of commercial risks, disputes and contractual issues
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Compilation of project reports in line with monthly reporting cycles
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Leading commercial and post-contract review meetings
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Supporting the development of monthly commercial dashboard reports

About You

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Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
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Strong background in regional build projects, ideally including mid-rise residential
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Excellent knowledge of subcontract procurement and tendering processes
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Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts
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Confident analysing drawings, specifications, contracts and cost data
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Experience using estimating and measurement software such as Conquest, Bluebeam, CostX or similar
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Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
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Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and priorities
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Able to present clearly to clients and senior management
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Proactive, solutions-focused and collaborative in approach

What's On Offer

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£65,000 - £80,000 basic salary, depending on experience
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Car allowance or company car
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Enhanced annual leave (starting at 26 days + bank holidays)
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6.5% employer pension contribution
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Private healthcare options (including family cover)
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Group income protection
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Comprehensive wellbeing and mental health support
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Learning, development and career progression opportunities
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Long-term job security with a strong regional pipeline

Why Apply?

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Join a contractor with a strong reputation and long-term stability
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Work in a values-driven, people-first environment
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Genuine opportunities for progression and professional development
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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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