Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor

Location: East Midlands (regional projects)
Salary: Competitive + package

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and highly respected main contractor delivering a range of regional build projects across the East Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity to take full commercial ownership of schemes typically ranging from £3m to £15m, working within a business known for quality delivery, repeat clients, and a strong pipeline of secured work.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the end-to-end commercial management of construction projects, ensuring financial performance is maximised while maintaining strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

You will play a key role within the commercial team, working closely with operational staff to drive project success from pre-construction through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for multiple construction projects
• Manage project costs from tender stage through to completion
• Prepare and oversee valuations, forecasts, and cost reporting
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages
• Negotiate contracts, variations, and final accounts
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and maximise opportunities
• Work closely with site and project teams to ensure cost control
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
• Contribute to commercial strategy and business performance

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
• Background working on general construction / build projects
• Experience managing projects in the £3m – £15m range
• Ideally experience within a Tier 1 or well-structured contractor environment
• Strong commercial acumen and contract knowledge
• Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction (HNC/HND/Degree preferred)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to take full ownership of projects
• Strong pipeline of secured regional work
• Stable, well-established contractor with an excellent reputation
• Clear opportunities for progression within the commercial team