22 lead senior quantity surveyor jobs found

A leading specialist civil engineering and construction services contractor is seeking an exceptional Managing Quantity Surveyor to establish and lead its commercial presence across the South West and South Wales. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, award-winning business with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects nationwide across civil engineering, groundworks, reinforced concrete structures and infrastructure support services. With an expanding regional portfolio and ambitious growth plans, the business is looking for a commercially astute leader who can build and develop a high-performing commercial function, shape strategy, and play a key role in the continued success of the region. The Opportunity This role offers far more than traditional project commercial management. You will be instrumental in creating and embedding the commercial structure for a growing regional operation, leading a team, developing talent, and partnering...

An impressive independent cost consultancy in London is looking to recruit a Senior Cost Manager in its Commercial team. This role is ideal for an experienced chartered quantity surveyor who enjoys taking ownership of complex projects from concept through to completion. The team has an impressive client base in the commercial sector, working on projects including new builds, cut and carves, and high-quality fit-outs up to £100m in value. Their client base is repeat-business driven and values commercially astute advice, proactive cost management, and hands-on project leadership. The culture is collaborative, professional, and built around giving senior staff genuine autonomy. In this role, you ll lead projects across the full lifecycle, from early cost planning and procurement strategy through to contract administration and final account. You ll act as a trusted advisor to clients, manage risk, guide commercial decision-making, and mentor junior team members. This is a position...

Location: York (Hybrid - 3 days in the office) Salary: Up to 75,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading international engineering consultancy delivering major rail and infrastructure projects across the UK. Working on the Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF) , you'll support the delivery of the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme, providing commercial leadership across a portfolio of nationally significant infrastructure schemes. This role is ideal for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor looking to progress into a Lead QS/Commercial Manager position while working within a highly respected consultancy known for delivering complex transport and infrastructure projects. Senior Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for: Leading commercial delivery across framework commissions. Managing project...

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Construction & Development Location - North West (Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington & North Wales) Salary/Package - 70,000 to 75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package About the Company Our client is a leading construction and property services contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of construction, refurbishment, regeneration, and development projects across the North West and North Wales. With a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and customer service, they work in partnership with both public and private sector clients to successfully deliver projects that create long-term value for local communities. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are now seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead their commercial team and support the successful delivery of high-value construction and development projects. The Role As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for: Leading...

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager London Complex Buildings & Infrastructure Package £65,000 £85,000 + travel allowance, bonus, non-contributory pension, private healthcare, life insurance, and more. The Role Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their commercial team, supporting a mix of Business-as-Usual (BAU) works and major capital expenditure projects across a portfolio of complex, technical assets. While the portfolio includes data centres, prior data centre experience is not required. We welcome applicants from comparable infrastructure or technically complex building environments, such as healthcare, pharma, airports, rail, utilities, or large-scale commercial developments. This is a client-side, hands-on role, managing building and MEP costs from early budgeting and master planning through procurement, change control, and final accounts. On-site presence of 4 days per week, reflecting the...

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP/CSA ) to join our clients project team in Blyth, United Kingdom . This role will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of one of Europe's largest Data Centre projects reporting into a Commercial Manager, ensuring costs are controlled, value is maximised, and financial delivery is achieved in line with project objectives. Requirements Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of the project lifecycle Prepare, review, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports Lead the procurement process, including subcontractor selection, tendering, and contract negotiations Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, and final accounts Monitor project costs and identify risks and opportunities to ensure financial control Support and collaborate with Project Managers, Package Managers, and site teams on cost management Ensure all contractual documentation is...

We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure business delivering complex engineering projects across the Taunton and Bristol region. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to take ownership of high-value contracts, lead commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle and help drive project profitability within a successful and collaborative commercial team. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for: Leading commercial reporting, claims and contractual documentation. Managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations, compensation events, claims and final accounts. Monitoring commercial risks and implementing mitigation strategies. Driving cost control and maximising project profitability. Producing commercial forecasts, financial reports and cost value reconciliations. Providing commercial support and advice to Project Managers and...

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - Northern Powerhouse Rail Framework An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial function on a major design framework supporting the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail. This role offers the chance to take ownership of commercial strategy, contract management and financial performance across a portfolio of multidisciplinary rail infrastructure commissions. The Role As Lead QS / Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial leadership across the framework, ensuring robust cost control, contract administration, change management and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Leading the commercial management of framework commissions and work packages. Managing NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events and change control. Preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, cost reports and estimates at completion. Driving...

Our tier 1 Water sector contractor are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based out of Rugby/Finham on a permanent basis with hybrid working. You will be working on Severn Trent Water' AMP8 Design and Build framework, bringing together design, construction, and consultancy expertise to undertake renewal and refurbishment projects to improve customer service and continuity. The role of a Senior Quantity Surveyor is to manage all assigned commercial activities within the project environment. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved with all aspects of the project lifecycle, seeking to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and Customer's and/or Contract Leader expectations. This role with be based in Finham and Rugby and may work independently, managing a small commercial team or under the direction of and report to a more senior commercial designation. The role will suit a...

Our tier 1 Water sector contractor are seeking a Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Quantity Surveyor based out of Camberley supporting their Thames Water framework on a permanent basis with hybrid working. Our client are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP8 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes. The role of Quantity Surveyor is responsible for providing accurate and value generating input to projects. The role ensures that all commercial aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer and/or contract leader. Our client will consider QS and SQS level applications. Responsibilities Inputting to the efficient and effective management and...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Birmingham Up to £80,000 per annum, plus additional benefits Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take ownership of the commercial function on high-profile infrastructure projects? We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor, delivering multi-disciplinary light rail and civil engineering projects across the Midlands. The Role You'll take a leading role in managing the commercial function across a portfolio of projects, from inception to final account, ensuring profitability, efficiency, and compliance at every stage. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you'll lead and mentor a team of QSs, driving best practice in cost control, reporting, and contract management, while taking commercial ownership of your allocated projects. What's on Offer Health Cashplan - Including cover for children Company pension Private medical insurance, including digital GP Competitive salary package...

Managing Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS) West London 85,000- 95,000 + 5,200 Car Allowance (or Company Car) + Bonus + Healthcare + Pension The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading regeneration and refurbishment contractors, delivering large-scale estate renewal, occupied refurbishment, retrofit and building safety projects for local authorities and housing providers. The business has extensive experience transforming residential communities through external and internal refurbishment, energy efficiency improvements and major capital investment programmes. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a flagship estate regeneration project in West London. This high-profile scheme comprises the refurbishment of four occupied residential tower blocks on the Estate, incorporating both external and internal refurbishment works as part of a major regeneration programme. The project...

A diverse construction and commercial management consultancy is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead a prestigious hotel project in Wokingham. The Senior Quantity Surveyor's role Based in Wokingham, the successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will undertake a Quantity Surveying/Construction Management role on an 87-room hotel project involving the refurbishment of an existing building, together with an extension. Outside of the above project, the new Senior Quantity Surveyor will also support a close-knit Quantity Surveying and Project Management, who are working on a mixture of other hospitality and high-end residential projects. The Senior Quantity Surveyor Construction Management experience Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor Comfortable being the lead QS Previous or current experience within a PQS / Consultancy environment Hotel project experience would be ideal In Return? 65,000 - 75,000 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays Pension...

Great career opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor working for a Tier 1 contractor in the Southampton region NOTE There is also an opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor The position will be working on civils and water projects and offers an excellent opportunity for long term career progression Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts. Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff Ensure your own...

Carmichael are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team working on a major nuclear project based in Cumbria. ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES SPECIFIC TO ASSIGNED WORK PACAKGE ORDER(S) Lead all commercial and cost management activities for specific assigned work packages, ensuring alignment with strict nuclear project requirements and contractual obligations. Prepare, manage, and report detailed project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow profiles, maintaining accuracy in a highly regulated and scrutinized environment. Administer the contract ensuring compliance with nuclear-specific amendments, compensation events, and change control procedures. Manage the valuation of works, including interim applications, compensation events, and final accounts, ensuring transparency and auditability. Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities, working closely with project risk manager(s) to align cost and risk strategies. Lead...

Managing Quantity Surveyor Location: Brighton, East Sussex Salary: Excellent Salary + Car Allowance + Benefits Contract Type: Permanent Company Overview Ganymede Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a major long-term water infrastructure framework. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior commercial leadership role within one of the UK's largest infrastructure investment programmes. You'll play a key role in delivering a portfolio of major capital projects, leading commercial teams across multiple schemes whilst helping shape the commercial strategy of a growing regional business. Offering long-term security, hybrid working and genuine career progression, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a high-profile leadership position. The Role Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible...

Managing Quantity Surveyor Location: Chatham, Kent Salary: Excellent Salary + Car Allowance + Benefits Contract Type: Permanent Company Overview Ganymede Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a major long-term water infrastructure framework. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior commercial leadership role within one of the UK's largest infrastructure investment programmes. You'll play a key role in delivering a portfolio of major capital projects, leading commercial teams across multiple schemes whilst helping shape the commercial strategy of a growing regional business. Offering long-term security, hybrid working and genuine career progression, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a high-profile leadership position. The Role Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible for the...