Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Linear Recruitment Ltd
  • Thornaby, Yorkshire
  • 29/01/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Sector: Civil Engineering
Location: Middlesbrough
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £60k - £70k base + car

About the Role
Our client are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, working for a leading civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure and civil engineering projects. This is a key role with responsibility for commercial management across the full project lifecycle, from tender stage through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full commercial management of civil engineering projects
  • Preparation, submission, and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts
  • Cost planning, forecasting, and reporting to senior management
  • Management of subcontractor procurement, payments, and accounts
  • Identification, assessment, and management of variations and change control
  • Preparation and negotiation of claims and commercial correspondence
  • Ensuring compliance with contract terms
  • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
  • Working closely with project managers and site teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • Significant experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role within a civil engineering contractor
  • Strong knowledge of civil engineering works
  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
  • Membership of RICS or equivalent (desirable)

What On Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Long-term career progression within a growing contractor
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile civil engineering projects
  • Supportive and professional working environment

Please send us your CV and we will call you straight away.