In brief
This senior quantity surveyor role involves managing the commercial lifecycle of construction projects from pre-construction through to final completion. The work focuses on cost control, financial forecasting, subcontractor procurement and ensuring contractual requirements are met across multiple active sites.
Best for
Experienced quantity surveyors with a background in construction
Non-negotiable
Minimum 5 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor
What you need
Required
Quantity Surveying qualification
Clearly required in the listing
Construction industry experience
Clearly required in the listing
Commercial project management
Clearly required in the listing
Contract management
Clearly required in the listing
Procurement and valuation
Clearly required in the listing
Negotiation skills
Clearly required in the listing
Communication
Clearly required in the listing
UK driving licence
Clearly required in the listing
CSCS card
Clearly required in the listing
JCT
Clearly stated in the job description.
NEC
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Manage project costs and budgets
Clearly stated in the job description.
Procure and manage subcontractors
Clearly stated in the job description.
Prepare valuations and payments
Clearly stated in the job description.
Negotiate contracts and variations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Provide commercial guidance
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
5+ years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Years required
“…ping junior members of the commercial team About You The successful candidate will have: A minimum of 5 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor Strong experience within the construction industry Exper…”
Experience level
“…Monitoring project performance and identifying potential cost risks Supporting and developing junior members of the commercial team About You The successful candidate will have: A minimum of 5 years e…”
Full job description (from employer)⌄
A leading construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Leeds. This is an opportunity to take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple construction projects, working closely with operational teams, clients and the supply chain from pre-construction through to completion. The Role You will be responsible for the commercial delivery of multiple projects, including: Managing project costs, budgets and financial forecasts Supporting project and site teams with commercial guidance Procurement and management of subcontractors from tender through to completion Managing valuations, payments and subcontract accounts Preparing and submitting valuations and monitoring financial performance Managing variations, change and contractual requirements Tendering and negotiating packages and contracts Preparing commercial reports and presenting financial information to senior stakeholders and clients Supporting the preparation and management of contract documentation Monitoring project performance and identifying potential cost risks Supporting and developing junior members of the commercial team About You The successful candidate will have: A minimum of 5 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor Strong experience within the construction industry Experience managing the commercial side of multiple projects Good knowledge of subcontract and main contract management Experience working with JCT, NEC or equivalent contracts Strong procurement, valuation, forecasting and cost-control experience Good negotiation and analytical skills Strong communication skills with the ability to work with clients, contractors and internal teams HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline Valid UK driving licence Valid CSCS card Location: Leeds Type: Permanent This is a good opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of larger and more complex projects while continuing to develop within a growing construction business. Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Colleen Horner at Morson Edge for a confidential discussion. (url removed)
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