Job Description
Bangor, North Wales - Senior salary 60,000 - 75,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Performance-Related Bonus
About the Company
A growing regional contractor delivering refurbishment, maintenance, and new-build projects across the West Midlands, Mid & North Wales, and bordering English regions. The business operates across public- and private-sector frameworks and negotiated contracts, and is recognised for being commercially disciplined, delivery-focused, and straightforward to work with. As part of ongoing growth, the company is expanding its senior project-level commercial capability.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility at project level, working closely with the Commercial Manager, Contracts Managers, and Site Teams.
This role is ideal for a Senior QS who:
Enjoys being hands-on with projects
Wants seniority and autonomy without stepping into a management title
Is motivated by financial performance and personal reward
You will be trusted to run your projects commercially, with oversight and support from the Commercial Manager. Typical projects include refurbishment and new-build schemes, including a 7m school project in Bangor.
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
Full commercial management of assigned projects from contract award to final account
Setting, monitoring, and improving project margins through proactive cost control
Producing accurate CVRs, forecasts, and cashflow reports
Managing subcontract procurement, negotiation, and account settlement
Identifying and realising commercial opportunities while managing risk
Pricing variations and additional works from first principles
Preparing and agreeing interim applications and final accounts
Working collaboratively with site teams to embed commercial discipline
Providing clear commercial information to the Commercial Manager and Directors
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have:
A recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
Significant experience managing refurbishment, maintenance, and/or new-build projects
Strong CVR, forecasting, and cashflow management skills
Confidence in managing subcontractors and negotiating effectively
A practical, results-focused mindset
Experience administering JCT contracts (NEC experience beneficial)
Good IT skills (Excel essential)
Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
Competitive senior salary ( 60,000 - 75,000)
Car allowance
Performance-related bonus linked to project results
Stable workload and strong project pipeline
Respect for professional judgement and autonomy
Opportunity to increase earnings through results, not job titles
- Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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