Senior Quantity Surveyor

Taylor Woodrow; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Rotherham seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Senior to oversee commercial aspects of framework projects. Responsibilities include managing procurement, cost control, and ensuring compliance with contracts. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in construction, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven record of working with NEC Contracts. This permanent, full-time role emphasizes the importance of sustainability and teamwork within a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Strong understanding of contracts and procurement processes.
• Ability to manage procurement and cost control effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage subcontract packages.
• Maximize cash flow through timely valuations.
• Monitor project costs to meet targets.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Knowledge of NEC Contracts

Team leadership

Experience in highways and civil projects

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior to manage all commercial aspects of ongoing framework projects in the Doncaster area. You’ll work closely with the delivery team, ensuring contractual compliance, cost control, and risk management while supporting client relationships and mentoring junior team members.

Duties

• Lead commercial activities across project lifecycle, including procurement, cost control, and reporting.
• Prepare and manage subcontract packages, tender evaluations, and final accounts.
• Maximise cash flow through timely valuations and invoicing.
• Monitor resources and costs to meet or exceed project targets.
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and change control processes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and maintain accurate records.
• Support carbon reduction and sustainability objectives.

Person Specification

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Specific use of NEC Contracts.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Expertise within highways and civil projects would be beneficial.

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly. Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.