Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Nexus Careers Group Ltd
  • 02/07/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £60,000-£75,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance

Location: Mirfield with hybrid working available, with occasional travel.

About the Opportunity

We're working with a well-established and highly respected contractor that delivers high-quality landscaping, external works and public realm projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they're looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially stable business where you'll have genuine influence over projects from tender stage through to final account, working alongside experienced commercial and operational teams on a diverse portfolio of schemes.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple landscape construction and external works projects, ensuring they are delivered profitably whilst maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing cost plans, estimates and tender submissions.
  • Reviewing drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
  • Procuring and managing subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Administering JCT, NEC and bespoke contracts.
  • Managing project budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost reporting.
  • Preparing interim valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
  • Assessing variations and change orders.
  • Identifying and mitigating commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Working closely with Project Managers, site teams, clients and consultants.
  • Producing regular financial reports for senior management.
  • Attending project and client meetings where required.

About You

  • Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
  • Experience within landscape construction/civil engineering.
  • Degree in Quantity Survyeing, Construction Management or related discipline.
  • MRICS status is diserable but not essential.

Wht's on Offer

  • Salary of £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience.
  • Annual discretionary bonus.
  • Hybrid working available.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Long-term career progression within a growing business.