Senior Quantity Surveyor

4 days ago

Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom f8-2645-4f89-b10d-d9cf201f90d6 Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in earthworks and civil engineering projects?

We're representing a leading earthworks contractor delivering large-scale earthworks schemes across the North East and Yorkshire.

This is a long-term opportunity for a commercially astute professional who thrives on taking ownership of projects — managing commercial strategy from tender through completion, safeguarding value, and driving cost efficiency throughout the delivery process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the full commercial and contractual management of multiple earthworks projects
  • Oversee cost forecasting, valuations, change management, CVRs, and final accounts
  • Manage subcontract procurement, payments, and performance reviews
  • Ensure compliance with both NEC3/NEC4 and JCT forms of contract, as well as internal governance and reporting standards
  • Drive commercial best practice, mentoring junior QS staff and ensuring accuracy in reporting
  • Provide input into tendering, estimating, and value engineering during pre-construction phases
  • Liaise directly with project managers and clients to maintain strong commercial relationships

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or experienced QS ready to step up)
  • Strong track record delivering earthworks or bulk excavation projects within the civil engineering or infrastructure sectors
  • In-depth knowledge of NEC (Options A, B, C & E) and JCT contract forms
  • Exceptional commercial acumen, analytical skills, and attention to detail
  • Excellent communicator with strong client-facing and negotiation abilities
  • HNC/Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and ideally familiar with systems such as CEMAR or FastDraft

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package (including pension, healthcare, car allowance depending on experience)
  • Permanent position on long-term civil and earthworks frameworks
  • Clear progression opportunities toward Managing Qs level
  • Robust regional project pipeline across the North East and Yorkshire
  • Supportive, hands-on team culture that values practical, site-experienced professionals

At InfraSource Recruitment, we're industry professionals turned recruiters — people who've spent 20+ years on the frontline of civil and infrastructure projects before crossing the table. That means we understand the roles, the pressures, and the value you bring. Boots on the ground experience. Recruitment done right.

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