Senior Quantity Surveyor

Upb; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction firm based in Wakefield is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage projects commercially from inception to final account. The role involves full commercial management, procurement, and risk management, and requires proven experience with projects in the £5m–£15m range and knowledge of JCT contracts. This position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 – £70,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience working for a principal contractor.
• Strong background managing projects in the £5m–£15m range.
• Sound knowledge and hands-on experience of JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management from pre-construction to completion.
• Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Preparation and management of monthly cost/value reports.
• Valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Change control and commercial risk management.
• Liaising closely with site, design, and client teams.

Skills

Commercially astute

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to work autonomously

Tools

JCT contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Jobs | Wakefield | West Yorkshire

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 + Car Allowance & Benefits
Type: Permanent

Contact: David Pearson | [e-mail]

UPB is working on behalf of a well-established principal contractor based in Wakefield, delivering high-quality construction projects valued between £5m and £15m.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced commercial professional to take full commercial responsibility for a project from inception through to final account.

The Role
You will be responsible for managing one project commercially, acting as the key commercial lead throughout the project lifecycle. Duties will include:

• Full commercial management from pre-construction to completion
• Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
• Preparation and management of monthly cost/value reports
• Valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Change control and commercial risk management
• Liaising closely with site, design, and client teams

About You

• Proven experience working for a principal contractor
• Strong background managing projects in the £5m–£15m range
• Sound knowledge and hands‑on experience of JCT contracts
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
• Able to work autonomously and take ownership of a project

What’s on Offer

• Salary £65,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on well‑run, locally based projects with a respected contractor

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact UPB.