Client Side Senior Quantity Surveyor

York Street Recruitment Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager in the Tees Valley area. This role offers a competitive salary between £70,000 and £90,000 alongside a robust benefits package and the potential for career advancement to a Commercial Director position within five years. The ideal candidate will possess strong main contractor experience and be ready to take on leadership responsibilities across various projects including industrial and commercial sectors.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Discretionary bonus

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Senior QS, or Commercial Manager in construction.
• Proven track record in managing commercial activities and contracts.
• Deep knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and costs in construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across multiple projects from pre-construction to final accounts.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost assessments.
• Engage subcontractors and handle contractual matters.

Skills

Cost planning

Budget management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial reporting

Education

Background in Quantity Surveying or similar

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Benefits: Excellent package + discretionary bonus

Location: Middlesbrough Area

The Opportunity

A standout opportunity has emerged for a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager to join a dynamic and expanding construction business in the Middlesbrough area. This position is perfect for a commercially astute professional from a main contractor background who is ambitious, proactive, and ready to step into a broader leadership role.

You will act as a key commercial figure across a varied project portfolio spanning industrial, commercial, PBSA, and Build-to-Rent (BTR) sectors. The business has a clear, structured succession plan, offering the right individual the chance to progress into a Commercial Director role within approximately 5 years.

This is an exceptional career move for someone looking to shape a commercial function and leave a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all commercial activities across multiple live projects from pre‑construction to final account.
• Formulate, manage, and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost‑to‑complete assessments to ensure projects remain financially controlled.
• Take ownership of procurement processes, tendering, subcontractor packages, valuations, and cost reporting.
• Manage and engage with subcontractors, including handling contractual matters, disputes, variations, and commercial challenges as they arise.
• Provide robust commercial governance, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and communicated effectively.
• Work closely with project managers, design teams, and wider stakeholders to drive value engineering and deliver cost efficiency.
• Prepare, maintain, and update accurate commercial documentation, financial reports, and progress forecasts.
• Advise senior leadership on commercial performance, strategic opportunities, and potential improvements.
• Represent the business professionally in negotiations and high‑level commercial discussions.

Ideal Candidate

• Background: Quantity Surveyor, Senior QS, or Commercial Manager with strong main contractor experience (essential).
• Sector Experience: Industrial, commercial, PBSA, and/or BTR project exposure.
• Deep commercial and contractual knowledge with the capacity to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Strong in cost planning, budget management, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Confident dealing with subcontractors and resolving contractual matters efficiently and professionally.
• Highly ambitious, driven, and motivated by career progression toward a senior leadership/director position.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.

What’s on Offer

• £70,000 – £90,000 salary depending on experience.
• Excellent benefits package + discretionary bonus.
• Genuine progression to Commercial Director within 5 years.
• Real opportunity to influence and shape the commercial strategic direction of the business.
• A supportive, forward-thinking environment that rewards high performance and long‑term commitment.