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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 75,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hybrid – (Home & Site-Based)

Salary: Circa £85,000 + Package

Company: Award-Winning Main Contractor

About the Company

Join a well-established, forward-thinking main contractor with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality design & build projects across the UK. The business prides itself on its people-first culture, investing in employee wellbeing, professional development and long-term progression.

You will be joining a contractor that is known for delivering complex, high-value projects within sectors such as residential, care, later living, commercial and mixed-use developments. Their flexible, trust-based working model allows you to work from home 2–3 days per week, while still being fully engaged with national project delivery.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial function across a range of projects. You’ll play a key strategic role, supporting cost planning, procurement, subcontractor management and commercial reporting, while ensuring projects are delivered profitably and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities

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    Lead commercial management across multiple construction projects from pre-construction through to final account.

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    Develop detailed cost plans, budgets and forecasts aligned with project objectives.

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    Manage procurement processes, tender evaluations and supply chain engagement.

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    Administer contracts, including variations, interim valuations and payment schedules.

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    Provide clear commercial insight, risk management and strategic advice to project teams.

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    Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

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    Mentor and support junior commercial team members, promoting best practice.

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    Prepare accurate commercial reports and contribute to business-wide planning and forecasting.

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    Attend site meetings nationally as required (with hybrid working flexibility).

About You

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    Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within UK main contracting.

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    Strong competency in cost control, procurement, contractual administration and risk management.

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    Experience within design & build or complex multi-disciplinary construction projects is highly desirable

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    Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

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    Confident working autonomously within a hybrid model, balancing home and site commitments.

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    Professional membership (e.g., MRICS) is beneficial but not essential.

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    A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a strong commercial eye.

What’s on Offer

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    Circa £85,000 salary + competitive package

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    Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week from home

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    National project exposure with a reputable, stable contractor

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    Strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, development and progression

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    Opportunity to take on a leadership role within a growing commercial team

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