Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits

An established regional civil engineering contractor based in Leeds is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis.

This contractor has a strong reputation across Yorkshire, delivering a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects including highways, groundworks, utilities, and general civils. With a healthy pipeline of secured work, they are expanding their commercial team.

As Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will work closely with project managers and site teams, ensuring strong cost control and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

This role would suit:

• A Quantity Surveyor ready to step into more responsibility

• An experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a stable regional contractor

• Full commercial management of civil engineering projects

• Cost reporting, forecasting, and budget control

• Valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts

• Subcontractor procurement, management, and payments

• Managing variations, change control, and commercial risk

• Contract administration (NEC experience preferred)

• Supporting project delivery teams on commercial matters

• Mentoring junior staff (Senior QS level)

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Experience working for a civil engineering contractor

• Background in highways, infrastructure, utilities, groundworks, or general civils

• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge

• NEC contract experience advantageous

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Full UK driving licence

If the above role is of interest please apply directly or reach out to James Booth in the Leeds office.