Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Projects | Tier 1 Main Contractor
Location: Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire or Northamptonshire
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Hybrid Working + Excellent Benefits + Company Performance Bonus
Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor who thrives on high-value, high-impact projects?
We’re on the lookout for a commercially sharp, confident, and collaborative Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 main contractors, delivering major works across the education, healthcare, MoD, MoJ and commercial sectors.
We're a commercial recruitment specialist and preferred supplier to this contractor, and we’ve been exclusively retained to headhunt top-tier talent – which means if you're reading this, you’ve already made our shortlist.
🏗️ The Projects
You’ll be working on large-scale projects typically £15m+, across a variety of contract types including JCT, Design & Build, and NEC3/4. These are fast-paced, technically rewarding schemes where your expertise will be essential to success.
We’re particularly interested in candidates from Tier 1 or strong Tier 2 contractors, with the commercial acumen and practical experience to manage complex builds from the ground up.
🧭 Where You’ll Be Based
You’ll ideally live in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire or Northamptonshire – and enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working with support from well-established regional offices and top-tier project teams.
💼 What You’ll Be Doing – Senior Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take the commercial lead on exciting, high-profile schemes. Your key responsibilities will include:
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Leading cost management across full project lifecycle
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Managing subcontractor procurement and tendering
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Providing robust commercial reporting and forecasting
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Administering contract variations and change management
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Working closely with the project delivery team to manage risk
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Leading on value engineering and cost-saving initiatives
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Maintaining and building supplier and subcontractor relationships
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Attending project meetings and liaising with clients
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Ensuring timely and accurate payments (in/out)
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Managing final accounts and project close-out
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Mentoring junior QS team members
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Ensuring compliance with internal and external commercial standards
🎯 Is This You?
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You’re already operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or ready to step up
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You’ve worked for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor
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You’ve got experience on projects £15m+ in value
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You’re confident with JCT, D&B and NEC3/4 contract forms
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You enjoy variety and challenge in your role – and you’re great with people
💸 What’s in It for You?
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£55k–£65k base salary (DOE)
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Car allowance or company car
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Discretionary company performance bonus
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Private healthcare & enhanced pension
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Generous holiday allowance
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Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
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Clear progression pathway with a Tier 1 industry leader
If you’re a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you. This is your opportunity to work on game-changing projects, backed by a forward-thinking contractor with a reputation for quality, innovation, and commercial excellence