Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor (Permanent)

Location: Leeds (office-based) | Projects across Yorkshire only

Sector: General Civils | Typical project values: £1m–£15m (average £5m–£8m, with schemes delivered up to c.£65m)

The opportunity

We’re looking for a proactive Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a successful, innovative project team delivering high-quality civil engineering schemes across Yorkshire. This is a key commercial role where you’ll take ownership of day-to-day commercial delivery—supporting project success through strong cost control, contract administration and collaborative working on site and with the wider project team.

You’ll be joining a principal contractor operating solely across the Yorkshire region, offering long-term stability, a strong pipeline and genuine progression.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparation and submission of interim payment applications and project final accounts
• Managing valuations, cost control, cost reporting and change control / contract administration
• Working with NEC3 / NEC4 and maintaining robust contractual compliance
• Issuing early warnings and supporting proactive risk reduction
• Managing and administering compensation events (notifications, quotations and submissions)
• Procuring subcontractors in line with the project programme
• Subcontract administration, including assessment of payment applications and issuing payment notices
• Managing subcontractor payments and agreeing subcontract final accounts
• Measurement of quantities on site and from drawings where required
• Producing accurate internal valuations, subcontract liabilities and CVRs in line with reporting timetables
• Working closely with the project team to monitor progress, identify and manage risks/opportunities
• Ensuring high-quality, accurate site records are kept and maintained
• Supporting additional duties as reasonably required as part of the role

About the projects

This contractor delivers design-and-build infrastructure and public realm works across Yorkshire, including:

• New highway schemes and road adaptations
• Cycle paths, tow paths and footpaths
• Bridges and other structures (including large retaining walls)
• Major drainage and flood alleviation schemes
• Public realm and streetscape improvements

Schemes are typically within the area bounded by Harrogate, York, Hull, Sheffield and Halifax, with current and secured work into 2026 across: Huddersfield, Brighouse, Elland, Bradford, Halifax, Barnsley, Sheffield, Kirklees, Scunthorpe, Hull, Rotherham.

Current project locations include: Dewsbury, Brighouse, Abbeydale, St Johns, Beverley, Elland, DrypoolPending works across frameworks and local authority programmes include areas for Kirklees & Calderdale, York, Rotherham, Barnsley, North Yorkshire, Bradford, Hull and East Riding.

What we’re looking for

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering
• Experience working on civil engineering projects
• Working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 (or strong transferable contract experience)

Attributes & skills

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and telephone)
• Accurate, organised and able to meet deadlines
• “Can do / will do” attitude with a proactive approach
• Strong time management and ability to keep stakeholders informed
• Professional, polite and approachable
• Committed to safe, efficient working practices
• Takes ownership of performance and personal development
• Valid UK driving licence

What’s on offer

• Very competitive salary and benefits package (including car/allowance, pension and standard industry benefits)
• Yorkshire region only – no requirement to lodge away; you’ll be home every night
• Varied, interesting schemes as a main contractor (Stage 1 and Stage 2)
• A cash-strong business with awards and a proven track record
• Secure pipeline: strong framework presence with significant work already secured through 2027 and planned into 2028
• Clear progression routes and genuine opportunities to develop into senior commercial leadership
• Hybrid Working and flexible working hours

Apply

If you’re a capable QS/SQS who enjoys owning the commercial detail, working collaboratively with operational teams, and delivering quality civil engineering projects across Yorkshire, we’d like to hear from you

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with anyone until we’ve discussed the opportunity in more detail and you’re happy to proceed.

We will also confirm the name of the company hiring for this role during the same conversation.

To apply, simply click “Apply for this Job” on this listing, or email your CV to cv@fulcrumrecruit.com If you have any questions beforehand, feel free to call me on 07880 369 557.