The Company

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