Senior Quantity Surveyor in Leeds, West Yorkshire

I'm recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing fit-out and refurbishment contractor based in North Leeds.


The business has been established for over 20 years and employs more than 75 people across the group. Following continued growth and new contract wins, they are expanding their commercial team and looking for an experienced QS who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.


The role will initially have a strong focus on fit-out and refurbishment projects for a major quick-service restaurant operator across the North of England, with projects typically ranging from fast turnaround works lasting a couple of days through to larger schemes running for several weeks.


The Role
You'll take commercial responsibility for multiple projects at various stages, working closely with operational teams to maintain strong commercial control from pre-construction through to final account.

Responsibilities will include:

• Commercial management of multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects
• Cost planning, forecasting and reporting
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages
• Valuations, variations and change control
• Monitoring project costs, margins and commercial performance
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Working closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and site teams
• Supporting the wider commercial team and junior QS staff

About You
Applications are welcomed from Quantity Surveyors from a range of construction backgrounds. Experience within fit-out, refurbishment, social housing, planned maintenance or specialist subcontracting would be particularly relevant.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience at Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level
• Strong commercial understanding and ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Experience within fast-paced construction environments
• Good subcontract procurement and cost management experience
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience using COINS ERP would be highly advantageous

Package

• Circa £60,000-£70,000, with flexibility depending on experience
• Private Medical Insurance after the first year
• Death in Service benefit
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday Loyalty Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Wellbeing Programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Free parking

Permanent, fixed-term and contract options can be considered.


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