Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Hays
  • Leeds, Yorkshire
  • 28/04/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Management

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Leeds Based Consultancy Firm - Civil Projects - Great Work-life Balance

Your new company
You'll be joining a leading UK civils and infrastructure consultancy recognised for delivering complex, high-profile projects across rail, highways, water, energy, defence and aviation. The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, strong balance and commitment to developing its people. With continued growth in the region and a major new win within the water sector, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support long-term project delivery.
Your new role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of major infrastructure programmes. You will be responsible for:

Preparing and managing cost estimates, budgets and financial reports across the full project lifecycleMonitoring, forecasting and reporting on project costs and programme performanceEnsuring value for money and commercial efficiency for clientsLiaising with clients, contractors and stakeholders to support smooth project deliveryLeading and mentoring junior team members to support their developmentAdministering NEC and other contract forms to maintain commercial control and complianceManaging contract change effectively and collaborativelyProviding robust commercial advice to internal and external stakeholders
What you'll need to succeedProven experience in quantity surveying and commercial management within major infrastructure projectsStrong NEC contract experienceProfessional accreditation (RICS or CICES) preferredBackground in consultancy is strongly preferred (contractor-only backgrounds are not being considered).Experience across infrastructure sectors such as highways, water, rail, energy or utilitiesA proactive attitude, willingness to learn and strong commercial awareness
What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary: £55k-£58k for Senior level Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days homeStrong work-life balance and flexible working policiesTailored professional development and training pathwaysInclusive, supportive team culturePerformance-based team scheme
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