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Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

£55,000-£70,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance+ Benefits


Rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join this established, national main contractor offering the chance to take a stand alone Senior role in the business where you will manage large multi-million pound projects from start to finish.

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to play a vital role in a small, but established main contractor? Are you looking to manage varied projects? Are you looking for an autonomous Senior opportunity?

This company are an established commercial main contractor who work on projects across the UK ranging from £8m-£15m. They turnover circa £12m a year and have a strong pipeline of work lined up for the next couple of years. Now they are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team.

In this role you will be based from the Wakefield office with monthly (approximately) UK travel, mainly to the South East to visit sites. You will report into the Commercial Manager and will be the sole Quantity Surveyor within the business. You will undertake all commercial and contractual requirements, ensuring sound financial performance and preparation of accurate and detailed monthly cost reports. You will have a good working knowledge and application of Main Contract and Sub-Contract Forms and Standard Method of Measurement. You will also prepare and agree monthly valuations, including valuing variations, forecasting final accounts and appoint subcontractors.

This role is suited to a Quantity Surveyor from a main contractor construction background who is looking for a varied, busy, standalone role with a successful contractor.

This is fantastic opportunity for a motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a reputable and growing commercial contractor in a role with large projects, progression opportunities, a great company culture and a generous salary and package.

The Role:

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor
  • Commercial New Build Projects (£8mil-£15mil value)
  • Stand Alone Role
  • Wakefield Office / National Travel (Once/Twice per month)


The Person:

  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Main Contractor Background
  • Commutable to Wakefield and Happy with National Travel 1-2 Times Per Month
  • Construction Background


Reference Number: BBBH 240434

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Abigail Foley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.