Senior Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£70k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
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
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
Reference: 225077305
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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£70k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
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
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
Reference: 225077305
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