Quantity Surveyor

  • Building Careers UK
  • St. Asaph, Clwyd
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description



Senior Quantity Surveyor - North Wales / North West

60,000 - 65,000 plus package

The Role

An established construction contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. This role will involve full commercial responsibility across live projects, working closely with site and senior management teams to ensure effective cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance from pre-construction through to final account.



Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and manage procurement schedules, highlighting key dates and milestones.

  • Produce detailed commercial reports including CVRs, cash flow forecasts, and final cost projections for review with senior management.

  • Identify commercial and contractual risks and proactively manage mitigation strategies.

  • Re-measure main contract and subcontract works as required.

  • Manage subcontract accounts from initial quotation through to final account agreement.

  • Identify variations and changes, ensuring instructions are issued, recorded, and valued accurately.

  • Attend and actively contribute to project and commercial meetings.

  • Prepare, submit, and agree main contract final accounts promptly following project completion.

  • Ensure contractual mechanisms, notices, and certifications are administered correctly and within required timeframes.

  • Work closely with Contracts Managers and Site Managers to monitor project performance, efficiency, expenditure, and waste.

  • Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team.



Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction or property development.

  • Relevant construction or commercial qualification (Level 4 or above).

  • Strong people management and relationship-building skills.

  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office packages.

  • Strong numerical and written skills with exceptional attention to detail.

  • Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Full UK driving licence.



Package & Benefits

  • Salary between 60,000 - 65,000 depending on experience.

  • Car allowance.

  • Minimum of 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

  • Life cover.

  • Pension contribution.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a stable and growing contractor offering long-term career progression and a strong benefits package.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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